Everton eye statement signing from AC Milan after hearing they can get him for £33m

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Everton fans can’t wait to see which new players will be joining the club this summer ahead of the move to Bramley-Moore Dock.

It has been a brilliant past couple of months for the Toffees, who have surged clear of the relegation zone.

David Moyes is currently on a seven-game unbeaten run, and the feel-good factor has returned under the Scot.

With relegation realistically no longer a possibility, attention is now starting to turn to next season, with Moyes expected to be given a healthy transfer budget.

New full-backs will certainly be on the agenda for Everton, with the likes of Seamus Coleman and Ashley Young both out of contract.

A new central defender may also be targeting, with Everton linked with Joel Ordonez in recent days.

There have also been question marks over Vitaliy Mykolenko, who was branded a ‘weak link’ earlier this season by Michael Ball.

Left-back should be strengthened, and it seems Everton have eyes on a player who would really be a statement signing this summer.

Everton linked with possible Theo Hernandez transfer

Theo Hernandez is all set to leave AC Milan this summer, according to Caught Offside.

The player is very much of interest to Manchester City, who are expected to oversee a rebuild of their squad later this year.

It’s stated that City are ready to pounce on Hernandez, who is pretty much certain to leave the San Siro in the next window.

That’s because Hernandez won’t sign a new contract, and Milan don’t want him entering into the final year of his current deal.

The Rossoneri also need to generate funds, so they have decided to sell Hernandez.

City are linked, but interestingly there is also a mention for Everton.

Everton are one of a few Premier League clubs to have been attracted by the player’s price tag, which is thought to be around €35-40 million (£28-£33 million).

It remains to be seen if Everton would be willing to offer an amount in that region, given he’ll only have a year left.

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Hernandez would be a statement signing by Everton

It is probably pretty unlikely that Hernandez will sign for Everton this summer, but fans are likely to lap up this link regardless.

Hernandez’s name has been associated with the top left-backs in the world over the years, although he is not having his best season at the moment.

The legendary Paolo Maldini did once call the 27-year-old ‘a very special full-back’ (via Sempre Milan), which is a serious compliment. That was only a couple of years ago.

The Friedkin Group would certainly raise some eyebrows if they were to snag Hernandez this summer, given his status as an experienced, quality player who has won a league title with AC Milan and a Champions League with Real Madrid.

He is also a 36-cap France international to boot.