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    PSG in talks to sign Moise Kean back on loan transfer from Everton with option to buy on permanent deal next summer

    PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have reportedly opened talks with Everton over a second loan spell for Moise Kean.Fabrizio Romano claims Mauricio Pochettino is keen for the Italian forward to return to France this summer.
    PSG are in talks with Everton over a second loan spell for Moise KeanCredit: AFP
    Kean, 21, scored 17 goals in 41 appearances on loan at PSG last season.
    And the Ligue 1 giants, eager to reclaim their crown from Lille, want Kean to continue playing a crucial supporting role to Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.
    They hope the Toffees will allow Kean to depart for a second successive loan, while also giving them the option to buy the striker next summer.
    Kean himself is eager to return to the French capital after falling out of favour under ex-Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti.
    However, new Goodison Park chief Rafa Benitez will apparently have the final say.
    He is currently taking stock of his squad after penning a deal with Everton this week.
    And Benitez may feel Kean is best served remaining on Merseyside, especially as PSG are only offering a loan and not a permanent transfer.
    The Spanish tactician already faces the prospect of losing England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

    And Colombian playmaker James Rodriguez is attracting interest from AC Milan.
    However, SunSport understands Everton are ready to rival Arsenal for Brighton defender Ben White.
    The centre-back, currently with England at the Euros, is valued by his club at £50million.
    Arsenal are only offering £42m with an extra £6m in add-ons.
    But Everton are ready to trump former player Mikel Arteta by handing Brighton the £50m, as well as a bonus package.
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    Man Utd want Dominic Calvert-Lewin as Everton face losing England star, James Rodriguez and Richarlison in transfer raid

    MANCHESTER UNITED want to sign Dominic Calvert-Lewin this summer.The Red Devils are on the hunt for a new striker as a long-term No9 replacement for Romelu Lukaku.
    Manchester United are interested in a transfer swoop for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-LewinCredit: AP
    And they have identified the Everton front man as the ideal candidate.
    Calvert-Lewin, 24, enjoyed the best season of his career in 2020-21 with 21 goals in 39 appearances to be the Toffees’ crowned player of the year.
    That goal return tied him level with his England team-mate Marcus Rashford and four more than Edinson Cavani.
    Mason Greenwood grabbed 12 while Anthony Martial managed seven in a difficult campaign but Bruno Fernandes top scored with 28.
    United legend Rio Ferdinand believes his old club should target ‘fantastic’ Calvert-Lewin over other transfer targets Harry Kane and Erling Haaland.
    The ex-defender said: “Listen Dominic Calvert-Lewin for me I love him.
    “I’ve watched a lot of Everton this year and he’s one that unnerves defenders. He’s not one you want to play against week in, week out. He’s aggressive, he attacks the ball. 
    “I think he’d be a fantastic signing for Manchester United. It’s one out of left field a little bit but I think he’d have a big impact.

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    “He’d get on the end of the things created by Fernandes, [Paul] Pogba, Rashford, Greenwood.”
    United face competition from Arsenal for Calvert-Lewin.
    And as revealed by SunSport, Real Madrid could also swoop for the former Sheffield United striker as Carlo Ancelotti eyes a £50million reunion.
    Calvert-Lewin is currently on international duty with the Three Lions at Euro 2020.
    He came on as an 89th-minute sub in the opener against Croatia but has not featured since, and did not even make the bench for the Germany win.

    Another player who has struggled for game time at the tournament is Jadon Sancho – but the pair could end up as team-mates at club level next season.
    United are on the brink of completing a transfer for the Borussia Dortmund winger for £73m plus add-ons.
    New Everton manager Rafa Benitez faces a tough task in his first summer at Goodison Park.
    Not only is he trying to win over the fanbase after his ‘small club’ insult, the Spaniard risks seeing his squad torn apart – with 13 players already released as free agents.
    As well as Calvert-Lewin’s potential exit, the club look certain to lose Colombian superstar James Rodriguez with AC Milan, Atletico Madrid and Napoli keen.
    And the future of Brazilian attacker Richarlison is also in doubt following Ancelotti’s shock departure.
    The striker’s only appearance at Euro 2020 so far came as a late sub against CroatiaCredit: Reuters
    Calvert-Lewin’s Everton team-mates James Rodriguez and Richarlison could also be heading for the exit doorCredit: Getty

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    Man Utd and Arsenal joined in Merih Demiral transfer chase by Everton with Juventus asking for £37.5m for centre-half

    EVERTON are in talks with Juventus to sign defender Merih Demiral, according to reports.The Toffees have targeted the Turkey international for some time, and have now been set an asking price by Juventus.
    Merih Demiral featured in every game for Turkey at Euro 2020
    A report from Italian outlet Tuttosport claims the Serie A outfit want €40million (£37.5m) for the centre-back.
    Everton were plotting a £26m move for Demiral in March, so owner Farhad Moshiri will have to spend more than he planned to get his man.
    Talks between the two clubs had reportedly taken place before Juventus decided to up their price.
    And Everton are not prepared to make a new bid until they appoint a manager.
    Nuno Espirito Santo has been linked to the role but Rafa Benitez is still the favourite to succeed Carlo Ancelotti.
    Demiral, 23, is believed to be keen on leaving Turin this summer in search of first-team football.
    He featured in just 15 league games for Juventus and has failed to nail down a regular place in the side since signing in 2019.

    Arsenal were linked with a move for Demiral last summer but Juventus wanted to keep him at the club.
    Manchester United have also been keen on the defender in the past, and sent scouts to watch him in 2019.
    But it is Everton’s interest which has lasted, and he could make the switch to Goodison Park if his asking price is met.
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    How Everton could line up under Rafa Benitez with former Newcastle favourite Rondon replacing Calvert-Lewin

    EVERTON are preparing for a sizeable shake-up this summer as they look set to appoint ex-Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez as their new manager.The 61-year-old Spaniard has been out of work since leaving Chinese Super League side Dalian Professional in January.

    Benitez coached Rondon while he was manager of NewcastleCredit: Reuters
    And he now looks set to return to the Premier League with Everton, more than a decade after his six-year stint on Merseyside came to an end with Liverpool.
    And Benitez’s arrival could see a number of new players follow him to Goodison Park.
    One man who may well be on his way to the Toffees is striker Salomon Rondon who scored 12 goals under Benitez while on loan at Newcastle in their 2018-19 Premier League campaign and then linked up with him again in China.
    Speaking after his time at Newcastle came to an end, Rondon said: “It was a beautiful year for me last season. I loved it because the supporters were behind me all the time.
    “Was I disappointed to leave? Yes, because I was waiting for something. I was waiting for Rafa.
    “So when Rafa said goodbye, I felt I would have to say goodbye as well. I understood in that moment I would not sign for Newcastle.”
    Rondon could replace Everton’s current No9 Dominic Calvert-Lewin as he has been linked with a startling transfer to Real Madrid.
    According to the Liverpool Echo, several other players are being linked with a move to Goodison if Benitez is appointed.

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    Dumfries has been one of the breakout stars of Euro 2020Credit: Reuters
    Demiral was one of Turkey’s two centre-backs at Euro 2020 as his side lost all three gamesCredit: Getty
    Neto has made just 17 appearances since joining Barca in 2019Credit: Getty
    They include Juventus and Turkey centre-back Merih Demiral who is reportedly seeking a move to secure more game time.
    The 23-year-old international featured just 15 times for Juventus in Serie A last season.
    And then the Echo also believe there is the potential acquisition of Netherlands wing-back Denzel Dumfries.
    The PSV man, who is seen as a long-term replacement for Seamus Coleman, has impressed for his national team at Euro 2020 so far, offering a blistering attacking option on the right-hand side which has seen him score two goals.
    Benitez could also be looking to bring in 31-year-old Brazilian keeper Neto to replace England No1 Jordan Pickford.
    Neto is playing second fiddle to Marc-Andre ter Stegen at Barcelona and featured just seven times in LaLiga last season.
    Meanwhile, Everton fans have voiced their disdain at the imminent appointment of Benitez, who guided Liverpool to Champions League glory back in 2005.
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    James Rodriguez ‘ready to quit Everton and has been offered transfer escape by Atletico Madrid, Napoli and AC Milan’

    EVERTON playmaker James Rodriguez is reportedly looking to depart the club after just one year spent at Goodison Park.The 29-year-old, who is tied down in Merseyside until 2022, is facing an uncertain future following Carlo Ancelotti’s return to Real Madrid.
    James Rodriguez could be on the move after just one season spent at Everton in the Premier LeagueCredit: AP
    Rodriguez declared in April how it was only the lure of the Italian gaffer that made him join Everton ahead of Atletico Madrid.
    And despite Everton prepared to hand the ex-Bayern Munich loanee another contract, it appears the midfielder is seeking a summer exit.
    According to the Daily Mail, Rodriguez – left out of Colombia’s Copa America squad – is ready to leave Everton with his agent Jorge Mendes contacting potential suitors.
    Former side Los Blancos have been credited with an interest, though it is unlikely that Rodriguez will be reunited with Ancelotti for a fourth time.
    The news outlet stated that LaLiga champions Atletico have been offered the chance to sign Rodriguez, as well as Serie A clubs Napoli and AC Milan.
    Rodriguez remained coy over his future earlier this month where he insisted he is open to staying at Everton.
    Asked whether he could return to Real to play under Ancelotti, he said: “I don’t know. I think not…. If I stay another year [at Everton] that’s fine.
    “I don’t think Ancelotti is going to take me. The cycle for me with Real Madrid is closed.”
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    Colombia international Rodriguez has reportedly been offered to Atletico Madrid, Napoli and AC MilanCredit: Getty

    Another player that could potentially be sold by Everton is star striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
    SunSport revealed how Ancelotti put the England international on his shortlist after he banged in 21 goals during the 2020-21 campaign.
    And now Arsenal have been linked with a move for the ex-Sheffield United centre-forward.
    According to The Telegraph, the Gunners will press ahead with a move for the Toffees star should they trim their squad down.
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    Everton ‘looking to sell Mason Holgate’ to fund Kalidou Koulibaly transfer from Napoli

    EVERTON are set to listen to offers for Mason Holgate as they look to fund a potential bid for Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly.That is according to Football Insider, who claim the Toffees are planning to raise funds for “A-list signings” such as Koulibaly.
    Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly has attracted interest from EvertonCredit: Rex
    Everton ace Mason Holgate could be sold to raise fundsCredit: Getty
    Holgate could be among the players set to be sold even though the defender signed a new five-year deal with the club last year in March.
    The centre-back was at the top of his game last season and attracted interest from various fronts.
    However, the 24-year-old has had a mixed campaign this time around, even though he’s been a regular starter at Everton.
    Holgate has made 28 appearance this term, 25 of which have taken place in the Premier League.
    But manager Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly made Koulibaly his top transfer target ahead of the summer transfer window.
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    Ancelotti rates the Senegal international highly as he coached him at Napoli for a year before his arrival at Everton in 2019.
    The Italian boss doesn’t feel like the current centre-back combinations inspire confidence at Goodison Park, despite an impressive season in which they’re fighting for Europa League qualification.
    However, signing a player like Koulibaly will be no easy feat as Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis has turned down various lucrative offers from some of Europe’s biggest hitters.
    Everton would have to join an intense bidding war for the player as Manchester United, Manchester City and Barcelona have shown interest.
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    The former Genk star also turns 30 next month but Everton are still keen on working out a deal with the Serie A giants in the summer.
    Koulibaly joined Napoli in 2014 and has since become the team’s rock at the back.
    The Senegalese ace has amassed a total of 283 appearances across all competitions in the last seven years at the San Paolo.
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    How Everton could line up next season under Carlo Ancelotti in Champions League including Gareth Bale and Szczesny

    EVERTON have not given up hope on next season’s Champions League and qualification could herald a huge summer transfer spree.A number of targets have already been linked with the Merseyside club as Carlo Ancelotti looks to build on their European challenge.

    A run of one win in eight in all competitions has derailed the Toffees’ top-four bid but beating West Ham on Sunday could spark a late rally.
    The nine-point gap to Chelsea could be bridged if Everton make use of their game in hand and Thomas Tuchel’s Champions League finalists succumb to a tough run-in.
    If Ancelotti’s men can pull off the unlikely, the huge financial windfall could power multiple signings in the summer.
    Tottenham loanee winger Gareth Bale will be available when he returns to Real Madrid.
    And reports in Spain outline the Everton coach’s desire to sign the Welshman having worked wonders with him at Los Blancos.
    Plenty of attention could also be placed on the defence given that the Toffees possess the second-worst goals conceded record in the top ten.
    Gareth Bale is linked with Everton for a move once his Tottenham loan endsCredit: AP
    Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is also reportedly availableCredit: Rex
    Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is said by Tuttosport to be an option at £17million.
    Providing competition for Jordan Pickford could be one route to improving the backline with the Pole on offer amid Juve’s bid to sign AC Milan star Gianluigi Donnarumma.
    The Serie A giants are also described as being open to letting centre-back Merih Demiral go.
    A bid worth £26m will reportedly be enough to tempt a sale as Juventus look to recoup cash from a disappointing year.
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    Further reinforcements from Italy are also on the agenda with Takehiro Tomiyasu linked with the club.
    The Toffees are one of several teams keeping an eye on the Bologna defender, who can play at right-back and centre-back.
    Providing an alternative to Seamus Coleman in the busy European schedule will be vital should Everton qualify for any of the three Uefa competitions.
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    Everton and Chelsea ‘offered shock Wojciech Szczesny transfer’ while Juventus eye AC Milan star Donnarumma

    WOJCIECH SZCZESNY could make a surprise Premier League return with Everton or Chelsea, according to reports.Juventus are surveying their options in the transfer market in their quest to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma.
    Wojciech Szczesny is reportedly available for £17million this summerCredit: Getty
    Gianluigi Donnarumma is being eyed as Juventus’ new star goalkeeperCredit: AP
    The AC Milan goalkeeper, 22, is out of contract at the end of the season with negotiations on an extension progressing slowly.
    That has opened the door for long-term admirers Juve, as reported by Tuttosport.
    But the Italian would not come cheap given Donnarumma’s wage demands and the hefty fee demanded by agent Mino Raiola.
    Therefore the Bianconeri are said to be considering selling Szczesny to raise funds for the deal.
    Everton and Chelsea are named as two clubs being offered the goalkeeper for around £17million.
    The former Arsenal shot-stopper, 31, replaced Juventus legend Gianluigi Buffon as the club’s first choice between the posts after signing in 2017.
    But he could become the victim of a squad revamp following the club’s first season without a Serie A crown in ten years.
    Money is tight in Turin and the Donnarumma deal, even if Szczesny leaves, would only be possible if the team qualifies for the Champions League.
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    Thursday’s Tuttosport front page details the Old Lady’s goalkeeper plans

    Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti currently has Joao Virginia and Robin Olsen to back up Jordan Pickford.
    Chelsea signed Edouard Mendy in January following a poor run of form for record-signing Kepa Arrizabalaga.
    The Frenchman helped the Blues reach the Champions League final on Wednesday and yet Thomas Tuchel has also been linked with a move for Donnarumma amid rumours of a big summer spending spree.
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