Everton are on the lookout for a new right-back before the window shuts on Monday.
David Moyes will have his eyes set on the trip to Molineux this weekend, but he may still be giving some thought to the final days of the market.
It is believed that Moyes is pleased with Everton’s transfer business on the whole, having landed some real statement signings.
However, there will always be room for more at any Premier League club.
With just hours now remaining until the window shuts, there is an understanding that Everton are looking to sign a right-back.
And one of Everton’s top targets is Hector Fort from Barcelona, and his next club may already be decided.
Barcelona right-back Hector Fort.
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Everton target Hector Fort’s next move all but sealed
Everton have Fort and two other right-backs on their radar, with that position requiring some further depth.
Seamus Coleman played for Everton on Wednesday evening in the cup, with Nathan Patterson only just returning from injury.
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According to journalist Ferran Martinez of Mundo Deportivo, Fort is set to join La Liga outfit RCD Mallorca from Barcelona on a season-long loan.
There is one issue, though. With Mallorca waiting to move on a player of their own before being able to progress with the deal.
The two clubs have shared positive meetings, and it is believed that Fort has chosen Mallorca as his preferred destination.
Everton are looking to move on Patterson, with a deal already agreed with Sevilla for him to leave on loan.
However, they find themselves requiring a direct replacement to sanction the deal, but it looks like it may not be Fort.
Everton must sign another right-back before Monday
Slowly, Everton have made some promising moves in the window this summer, but they simply must sign another right-back.
With the injury to Jarrad Branthwaite, Jake O’Brien could well be called upon to return to his natural position, which would leave the right-backs as Patterson and Coleman.
For a side looking to really push on this season, those options must be improved.
Everton fans were keen to see Fort sign from Barcelona, but they may now have to look elsewhere.
As alternative options, Everton have eyed Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Lyon and Everton are interested in Kellen Fisher.
The clock is now ticking.