Everton are one of the sides that are interested in signing Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi, when his contract expires at the end of the season, according to journalist Mirko Di Natale.
Signing a centre-back in the summer transfer window might not seem like an immediate priority for the Toffees on paper, considering the number of options they currently have in defence. When broken down, a move for a new centre-back might make a little more sense.
Michael Keane is set to be out of contract at the end of the season, after he only signed a one-year extension last summer. James Tarkowski will also turn 34 later this year, so preparing for the future could be a smart move for Everton. Jarrad Branthwaite has also been heavily linked with a move away in the past, but his recent injury troubles might have taken him out of the limelight for now.
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According to journalist Di Natale, Everton are one of the sides who are interested in signing Bournemouth defender Senesi in the summer transfer window. The Toffees face plenty of competition for his signature, including clubs from Germany, Italy, and in the Premier League.
The BBC reported back in December that Senesi has rejected several contract offers from Bournemouth, and as a result, he's now expected to leave on a free transfer at the end of the season. That opens the door for Everton to make a move, but the competition could make it difficult for them to secure his signature.
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With a host of other clubs in the race to sign Senesi, Everton could struggle to land him in the summer transfer window. The Argentina international, described as 'crucial' for Bournemouth by Total Football Analysis, will likely have plenty of offers on the table, and other clubs might be able to offer more guaranteed minutes.
If Keane, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, and Jake O'Brien all remain at the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the 2026/2027 season, Senesi might struggle to make himself a regular starter. There's certainly an argument to suggest he could be, but it will be far from a guarantee.