Everton are in the market to sign a new right-back.
It’s been a problem area for Everton for some time, and David Moyes has been keen to strengthen it since he returned well over a year ago.
The Toffees were on the verge of signing Kenny Tete from Fulham last summer, but he ended up staying at Craven Cottage after penning a new deal.
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Everton's Head Coach, David Moyes, arrives at the stadium ahead of the Premier League match between Brentford.
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Kieran Trippier has been mooted as a potential target for Moyes, with the Newcastle United defender set to become a free agent.
There have also been links to a Coventry City star, but that potential transfer could now be off the cards after their promotion.
Coventry City star Milan van Ewijk.
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Everton surely now unlikely to sign Milan van Ewijk
Everton are reportedly interested in Milan van Ewijk, who has been one of the best full-backs in the Championship this season.
The Coventry right-back, who has registered eight assists, is very attack-minded, so clearly Moyes is keen to recruit a totally different profile to Jake O’Brien.
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Swansea striker Zan Vipotnik.
However, the deal could now be off the cards, as the Sky Blues sealed promotion to the Premier League on Friday.
Frank Lampard’s side picked up a point against Blackburn Rovers to guarantee a top-two finish in the second tier.
The riches that come with that will surely mean Coventry are in a strong position to retain van Ewijk’s signature.
Everton will probably have to look elsewhere, and they have been linked to Genk’s Zakaria El Ouahdi.
Ben White is also believed to be on the Toffees’ shortlist, having fallen down the pecking order at Arsenal.
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