Internal talks are said to be underway at Everton regarding the signing of an attacking player with “flair” this summer, according to a new transfer update.
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The Blues continue to be linked with new signings at the end of the season, with Tottenham attacker Manor Solomon one such figure. He is currently on loan at Leeds United, helping them mount a serious Premier League promotion charge in the Championship and being valued around £10m by Spurs for a permanent exit.
Worryingly, however, Real Madrid are reportedly eyeing a move for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, with the reigning Champions League holders seeing him as a strong option to bring in and bolster their defence.
The Blues would surely only entertain enormous offers for the England international, though, considering he is viewed as a huge long-term prospect who can lead the defence for many more years to come, with the price tag thought to be around £70m or more.
Meanwhile, David Moyes is believed to be the driving force behind Abdoulaye Doucoure potentially being handed a contract extension at Everton, with the manager no doubt seeing him as an important player moving forward.
Everton hold internal talks over signing “flair” attacker
According to a fresh claim from Ben Jacobs for Give Me Sport, Everton have now held internal talks over the signing of Spurs attacker Solomon this summer: “I’m taking a little look, as we discussed with Fabrizio, on Manor Solomon and his future. He’s doing very well for Leeds and Fabrizio is right to point out that Leeds would like to keep him.
“But, by that same token, there’s no option to buy there and there are other Premier League clubs interested. Everton have discussed him internally. Leicester City, if they can somehow stay in the Premier League, (are) another one to watch.”
Soloman stands out as a good option for Everton this summer, having enjoyed an impressive campaign for Leeds, scoring and assisting seven times apiece in the Championship, and this has led to reports of his price tag skyrocketing in recent days up to £20m.
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The 25-year-old doesn’t appear to have a long-term future at Spurs, and while there appears to be strong competition for him, the Blues should fancy their chances of enticing him to the club, especially ahead of a move to their impressive new stadium in the coming months.
Solomon has been a highly-rated player since his younger days, with football talent scout Jacek Kulig pointing out his “flair” as a key part of his game back in 2019, while Jamie Redknapp has described him as “pocket rocket” of a footballer.
The fact that some talks have already taken place within the club can only bode well for Everton, and Solomon could come in and provide competition for Iliman Ndiaye on the left wing, as well as give added depth for Moyes in that area.
