Everton linked with Gatti
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Parth Jhaveri
Fri 21 March 2025 8:10, UK
Everton are preparing for a summer of change under The Friedkin Group.
The Toffees are finally moving to their new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock, and could do so with a completely different squad as contracts continue to run down.
David Moyes has transformed the fortunes at Goodison Park immediately and has now all but guaranteed Premier League football once again.
Juventus defender Federico Gatti is one name consistently linked with a move to Merseyside, and Everton may finally have the perfect time to get a deal done.
Everton manager David Moyes will look to strengthen the defence this summer (Credit: Imago)
Gatti to leave Juventus in the summer
Everton centre-back Michael Keane is one of those out of contract this summer, and in the event of his departure, the Merseysiders will likely want to sign a new centre-back.
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Moyes’ current central defence options are James Tarkowski, Jarrad Branthwaite, Keane and Jake O’Brien, with the latter now playing at right-back.
According to Tuttojuve, Gatti has been on the shortlist of not only Everton but Newcastle too, with Napoli watching along from Italy.
The 26-year-old’s contract discussions have been pushed to the end of the season, which could prompt him to consider his options.
The Bianconeri defender has made 27 appearances in the Serie A, starting 25 of those games. He has been a key part of Thiago Motta’s side as his sturdy performances have attracted the attention of the aforementioned clubs.
Michael Keane is out of contract this summer (Credit: Imago)
Everton must release Keane
The former Burnley defender has slipped down the pecking order in the last few years and has seen his role being diminished to a third or fourth-choice centre-back.
Keane has just made 10 appearances in the Premier League this term, with the majority of the playing minutes coming to him during Branthwaite’s injury.
The 32-year-old has been at Goodison Park since 2017, but has now served his purpose. The club needs to move on from Keane and bring in a new centre-back who can provide adequate depth.
It’s the start of a new era at Bramley Moore Dock, and the Friedkins must ensure that other areas of the club follow that.
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