Everton are exploring a number of deals this January transfer window.
David Moyes is keen for Everton to be active in the market as he wants to upgrade three positions in the team.
A striker is most certainly a top priority, and Wolves’ Mateus Mane is the latest frontman to be linked to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
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Full-backs have also been heavily linked, with Arsenal’s Ben White emerging as a target for the Toffees this month.
Now, there is a fresh rumour coming to light about a centre-back who has been compared to former player Yerry Mina.
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Everton target Tiago Gabriel plays just like Yerry Mina
It looks as though Everton are in the market for a central defender this month, as there have been multiple links in recent weeks.
It was reported that Moyes was having a look at Nobel Mendy, who is a left-footed defender for Rayo Vallecano, on loan from Real Betis.
Now, it’s understood that the Toffees have just made contact to sign Tiago Gabriel from Serie A outfit Lecce.
According to FBref data, Gabriel is of a very similar profile to Yerry Mina in terms of his physicality, as he stands at 6ft 4in tall.
The 21-year-old ranks in the top three per cent in Europe for aerial duels won per 90 minutes, and he also sits in the top four per cent for non-penalty goals per 90.
Tiago Gabriel has been linked to Barcelona
It seems Everton have a tall order in their pursuit to sign Gabriel this winter.
The 2004-born has actually been linked with a move to European giants Barcelona, and Bayern Munich have also been credited with an interest.
Premier League duo West Ham United and Brentford are also keeping a close eye on the under-21 Portugal international.
So, the Toffees will more than likely have to guarantee him regular football, otherwise he’ll move elsewhere.
Moyes hasn’t really shown a willingness to give younger players a chance, as Tyler Dibling and Adam Aznou have been on the bench for large portions of the season.
That may prove to be a problem in any forthcoming talks with Gabriel.
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