Everton are going to be a club looking to spend some serious cash in this summer’s transfer window.
There could well be a number of positions which Everton are going to need to address, with upgrades and replacements needed.
David Moyes could see his squad of players dramatically change over the coming months.
Numerous players could be headed for the exit door at Finch Farm, with plenty of players seeing their contracts run down ahead of the summer.
Jarrad Branthwaite has indicated he will stay at Everton despite receiving a lot of interest from other clubs across Europe.
A big area of concern is up front, with injuries causing Everton serious problems this season, and that is on top of the contract situations.
With plans being put in place for the summer transfer window, one of Rafael Benitez’s targets from 2021 appears to be an option again for the Toffees.
Everton showing interest in Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic
Beto has really impressed for Everton after being handed the opportunity of leading the front line under Moyes.
However, the Toffees are likely going to need more reinforcements over the summer.
According to GiveMeSport, Everton could land themselves a real bargain with the Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic.
The Serbia international has found life in Turin difficult this season, with Thiago Motta stripping the striker of starts over recent weeks.
| 24/25 | Total |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 34 |
| Minutes | 2264 |
| Goals | 14 |
| Assists | 2 |
With a potential sale over the summer, Juventus are said to be looking for a fee in the region of £35m.
However, they could even accept a fee as little as £25m.
Moyes wanted Everton to sign a new forward in January, as the Toffees really struggled in front of goal under Sean Dyche.
Although those initial struggles have eased, there is still a burning desire for the Blues to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.
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Rafael Benitez wanted Everton to sign Vlahovic for £70m
Vlahovic has been hailed as ‘extraordinary’ as a 25-year-old who still has bags of potential to kick his game onto another level.
“We have an extraordinary relationship. He has a strong character and mentality,” said Motta.
“Today [February 24], he showed great professionalism and helped his teammates. It’s easy to manage a champion like him.”
He is a player who Benitez wanted to bring to Everton back in 2021 before he made the move from Fiorentina to Juventus.
At the time, Vlahovic was a player wanted across Europe, with a number of the top Premier League teams also keen on the £70m-rated striker.
Just years on, the Blues could land themselves a real bargain as he has just over one year remaining on his Juventus deal.
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