Everton battling Real Madrid to sign £15m ace who’s outscored Calvert-Lewin
Everton are eyeing a move for a £15m-rated player who is also wanted by Real Madrid this summer, according to a fresh transfer update regarding their upcoming transfer business.
Everton eyeing summer signings
The Blues continue to be linked with new signings ahead of next season, with Sunderland left-back Dennis Cirkin emerging as an option to provide competition for Vitaliy Mykolenko moving forward. He is also out of contract at Goodison Park next summer, too, so the Black Cats player could be viewed as a long-term successor.
Meanwhile, Benfica striker Vangelis Pavlidis has also been linked with a move to Everton, following an impressive season for the Portuguese giants that has seen him score 24 goals in all competitions. With Dominic Calvert-Lewin potentially leaving, a new centre forward is a must for David Moyes.
In terms of possible shock signings, Liverpool winger Ben Doak has been mentioned as an option for the Blues, with his future at Anfield still unsure because of the options in front of him in attacking areas.
The teenage Scot has spent this season on loan at Middlesbrough, scoring three goals and registering seven assists in the Championship, but there is no guarantee that the Reds see a future for him at the club. He could be a hugely exciting addition for Everton, but it is hard to see it happening.
Everton keen on signing “incredible” £15m ace
According to a new report from The Sunday Mirror [via Goodison News], Everton are among the clubs interested in signing Sevilla ace Juanlu Sanchez this summer.
The 21-year-old is valued at £15m by his current club, with the Blues joined by Madrid, Brighton and Newcastle United in the race to snap him up before the beginning of next season. A £15m move could be seen as cheap, as Sanchez has a reported £34.3m release clause in his contract.
Juanlu could be a strong signing for Everton, not least because of the versatility that he possesses, being able to flourish at right-back, central midfield, attacking midfield and even as a second striker if needed.
This season, the youngster has outscored Calvert-Lewin in the league, netting four times in La Liga compared to the Blues striker’s tally of three, and he has been described as “incredible” by former Sevilla manager Garcia Pimienta, who has said of him:
“He has played as an inside midfielder [before], we were short on space in midfield due to Saul’s [Niguez] suspension and [Albert Sambi] Lokonga’s injury. I spoke to him, I knew he could do well in that position. Juanlu has an incredible present and a better future.”
| Juanlu Sanchez’s international career | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Spain Under-21s | 5 | 0 |
| Spain Under-19s | 10 | 1 |
| Spain Under-18s | 2 | 1 |
| Spain Under-17s | 1 | 0 |
| Spain Under-16s | 1 | 0 |
| Spain Olympic Team | 3 | 1 |
At 21, Juanlu could be a long-term addition for Everton, covering several positions, and he could grow into a formidable footballer over time.
David Moyes set to drop Everton transfer hint with Man City decision
Should Everton wish to sign Carlos Alcaraz on a permanent deal they would be risking losing their advantage if they do not start him this weekend
Whether or not to start Carlos Alcaraz is David Moyes’ biggest dilemma heading into Everton’s next game. Alcaraz has performed well since his arrival on loan from Flamengo in January and has quickly become a hit with supporters.
But Moyes has used the attacking midfielder sparingly in recent weeks – conceding his selection was being influenced by the terms of the deal that brought Alcaraz to Merseyside.
That agreement stipulated that, should the 22-year-old start nine games, Everton would be obliged to make the move permanent for a fee of around £12m.
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The Argentine has started four matches so far – and there are only six to go. If he does not start against Manchester City on Saturday then he would need to begin every game for the rest of the season in order for the Blues to be able to guarantee he is part of their future – meaning injury or suspension could scupper any plans.
Whether Moyes wishes to have Alcaraz available next season is unclear, with the Everton manager having kept his cards close to his chest when discussing the contract situations of the more than a dozen players currently set to leave at the end of the campaign.
