Everton are plotting an audacious move for Manchester City icon and current Napoli star Kevin De Bruyne in January, though a deal remains a tall order.
According to Calciomercato, Everton are interested in making an audacious move for Manchester City icon Kevin De Bruyne. The Napoli playmker could be tempted by a return to the Premier League, although the Partenopei are not expected to let him leave easily, given his importance to the team.
Napoli have not enjoyed the best of starts to the new season, with the club certainly entering the campaign with the aim to challenge for the Serie A title. After staying around the top spot last season, Antonio Conte could only lead them to a runners-up finish, and since his departure, Massimiliano Allegri is taking his time to get a tune out of the players.
Having drawn to leaders Lazio at the weekend, Napoli are tenth in the standings and in dire need of improvements to get back into the top echelons of Serie A football. One player who was somewhat criticised for his displays at the weekend was Kevin De Bruyne, who could not make an impact despite playing a large chunk of the game that ended in a draw.
The situation has led to reports linking the Belgian playmaker with a move away from San Paolo, with Everton being the interested party ahead of the January transfer window. The Toffees are reportedly planning on an audacious move for the Manchester City icon, aiming to convince him to return to the Premier League and prolong his career at the highest levels.
Everton to make ‘difficult’ Kevin De Bruyne move?
Everton are eager to add quality to their attacking midfield position, where only Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is operating at the moment. Adding a new player in the role, who has experience and know-how of the English game, might be the order of business with regard to chasing De Bruyne.
The veteran playmaker, who was successful during his long stay at Manchester City, played over 420 games and won numerous titles along the way. Everton are also looking at younger options such as Coventry City’s Jack Rudoni, and a deal could be difficult for him given his club’s need to keep hold of him in a possible relegation fight. However, Coventry are ready to do everything to keep hold of their star playmaker.
As for De Bruyne, there are some challenges even if Everton want to sign him and take him back to England. The Belgian playmaker has four goals and one assist this season, and he is on course to have his best campaign at Napoli, while being contracted until the summer of 2027. The Serie A giants also hold an option to extend his stay by another season, meaning they will certainly ask for an important fee if the Toffees want him.