Everton linked with summer move for Jack Rudoni as Moyes admiration reported
Everton are now reportedly interested in signing Coventry City midfielder Jack Rudoni next summer, with David Moyes said to be a major admirer of the 25-year-old.
According to Football Insider, the Blues could make a move if Rudoni becomes available, although Coventry are determined to keep him.
Everton interest in Rudoni gathers pace
We reported last Friday that Everton were monitoring Rudoni ahead of Coventry’s visit to Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Leeds United, Newcastle United and Fulham also linked with the midfielder. That report suggested Leeds and Newcastle were showing the strongest interest, while there was no indication Everton had made a formal approach.
The latest claims come from transfer journalist Pete O’Rourke, who reports that Moyes rates Rudoni highly and believes he could be a good fit for his midfield. Leeds are also said to remain interested, but Coventry have no intention of losing one of their key players during the current campaign.
Coventry’s Premier League future could be key
Rudoni helped Frank Lampard’s Coventry win promotion from the Championship last season and has scored three goals in his first 10 Premier League appearances this term. He is under contract until the summer of 2028, giving Coventry some protection against unwanted approaches.
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However, Football Insider suggests the club could struggle to retain him if they are relegated, with Everton reportedly watching developments ahead of next summer. For Evertonians, it is another name to keep an eye on rather than a deal to get excited about just yet. Moyes’ reported admiration is interesting, particularly given Rudoni’s performances since promotion, but there is no confirmed bid or suggestion that talks have begun.
The Toffees may be interested, but Coventry’s apparent determination to keep him means any potential summer move remains some way off.
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Gary Gowers is a sports journalist and the editor of Read Everton, where he leads daily coverage of Everton news, transfers and analysis. He also writes about Manchester City for Read Man City and motorsport for Read Motorsport. A former accountant, he became a freelance writer in 2011 and has written for BBC Sport and Metro.
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