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The clock is ticking for Everton to secure their final few signings of the transfer window this summer.
Looking at the overall window, Everton have spent over £60m more than summer 2024, showing the improvement under The Friedkin Group.
But David Moyes doesn’t seem satisfied yet, as boxes have been left unticked.
Although eight arrivals have come through the door at Everton, it’s been made obvious that Moyes wants two more players with time running out.
1st September at 7pm is when it all ends, and it looks as though the Blues are throwing everything at this one target.
Benfica midfielder Florentino Luis in action.
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Portuguese media suggest that Everton have made an offer for Florentino Luis
The desire for a midfielder looks to be on the Everton manager’s mind, and Florentino Luis would be the perfect option.
Luis could go for £17 million as the Toffees are looking to add a different quality to the middle of the park.
The 26-year-old is said to want a move to the Premier League, and now Portuguese outlet Maisfutebol claim that the Blues will line up an offer for the Benfica star in the next few hours.
It’s been said that Luis’ time at Benfica looks uncertain, with Moyes clearly looking like a man trying to secure his signature.
Everton’s possible bid is unknown, but it would be a brilliant signing no matter the fee, as Moyes solves more than one issue.
Everton will be landing ‘exceptional talent’ with Florentino Luis as he could be Idrissa Gana Gueye’s successor
Former Benfica manager Rui Vitoria said in an interview in 2023: “Florentino Luis is an exceptional talent. He has the qualities that every coach would want in a midfielder: tenacity, intelligence, and technique.”
The Everton hierarchy will be looking at this and think it ticks their boxes, but more importantly, they will have the replacement for Idrissa Gana Gueye when he eventually leaves.
The Brazilian matches the Toffees star in most categories, and it could prove to be a future masterstroke.
Statistics Florentino Luis Idrissa Gana Gueye
Games played 26 37
Long ball accuracy % 75.3% 63.6%
Duels won per 90 6.16 6.49
Tackles won % 57.3% 60.2%
Interceptions per 90 2.33 1.41
It’s been said that Luis is like N’Golo Kante, which also helps back up this point, but at the age of 26, he’ll be joining Everton in his prime.
If a bid has been submitted, this is certainly one to keep a close eye on in the final days.