David Moyes ‘big admirer’ of £17m Leicester City defender as Everton plot summer move

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Everton are already drawing up a list of targets ahead of the summer transfer window.

With Premier League safety now mathematically secure, Everton can make tentative plans for next season.

Position	Team	Played MP	Won W	Drawn D	Lost L	For GF	Against GA	Diff GD	Points Pts
8	B’mouthBournemouth	33	13	10	10	52	40	12	49
9	FulhamFulham	33	13	9	11	48	45	3	48
10	BrightonBrighton	33	12	12	9	53	53	0	48
11	BrentfordBrentford	33	13	7	13	56	50	6	46
12	Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace	34	11	12	11	43	47	-4	45
13	EvertonEverton	33	8	14	11	34	40	-6	38
14	Man UtdManchester United	33	10	8	15	38	46	-8	38
15	WolvesWolves	33	11	5	17	48	61	-13	38
16	TottenhamTottenham	33	11	4	18	61	51	10	37
17	West HamWest Ham	33	9	9	15	37	55	-18	36
18	IpswichIpswich	33	4	9	20	33	71	-38	21

David Moyes is already eyeing a new centre-back and Burnley’s Maxime Esteve has been linked with a move to Goodison Park.

Sunderland’s teenage midfielder Chris Rigg is also on Everton’s radar after his standout season in the Championship.

And now, according to a recent report, the Toffees are showing a serious interest in a Leicester City defender.

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Everton plot summer move for Leicester City defender Victor Kristiansen

Everton were looking at signing a left-back in January, with Moyes far from convinced on Vitaliy Mykolenko.

However, the Friedkin Group decided to keep their powder dry in preparation for a big spend this summer.

Now, according to TEAMtalk, Moyes and his recruitment team are eyeing a move for Leicester City left-back Victor Kristiansen.

The Scotsman is said to be a ‘big admirer’ of Kristiansen, who joined the Foxes in a £17m deal during the 2023 winter window.

Leicester’s relegation will force them to sell a number of key assets and the Denmark international will command a decent fee.

The 2002-born defender is expected to rival Mykolenko for a starting spot and could also provide cover as a left-midfielder.

Kristiansen indicates he could stay at Leicester

Following Leicester’s relegation, Kristiansen was asked about his future at the club and appeared to hint that he could remain with them in the Championship.

“I think we have a fantastic club that has every opportunity to build something fantastic,” the 22-year-old told Tipsbladet.

“Now it didn’t work out this year, but I’m sure we’ll be able to put something really good together for next season.

“Basically, I have a contract with Leicester, of course.”

Indeed, that could all change if Everton put forward a convincing proposal, so those quotes won’t worry Moyes.