Everton have drawn up a long list of transfer targets this summer.
Evidently, Villarreal striker Thierno Barry is a top priority for Everton and David Moyes after his 19-goal season.
The Friedkin Group are willing to activate Barry’s £33m release clause, which is a very reasonable fee given his age and promise.
The Toffees are also showing an interest in James McAtee, who has been left out of Manchester City’s Club World Cup squad.
Former Manchester United star Fred emerged as a shock Everton target over the weekend, and fans have a strong opinion about that potential transfer.
Everton fans really don’t want to sign former Man United midfielder Fred
It’s being reported that Everton are eyeing a £15m deal to sign Fenerbahce midfielder Fred this summer transfer window.
Toffees supporters taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, have voiced their concerns around the rumoured link.
@pattoJPN1 commented: “Letting Doucs leave on a free to replace him with Fred for £15???”
“This is going to be a long window,” @beav1967 wrote.
@JoeAnde55340729 posted: “No thanks, too old and not good enough.”
“Surely we can find better up-and-coming players and players younger than 32 at the standard we require than FRED for £15m,” @Ant_Mc29 said.
“Noooooooo. Can you imagine if Gana was injured and we had him running in treacle next to J.Garner,” @PaulLightley explained.
@TOwen2011 commented: “So many links with random players over 30 when the plan is to reduce the age of the squad.”
Fred signing doesn’t align with Everton’s new recruitment strategy
The Fred link doesn’t align with Everton’s new recruitment strategy, so it would be surprising if the club were genuinely considering a move.
The Friedkin Group want to sign young talent at Everton as Moyes’ current squad has the third oldest average age in the Premier League.
The 32-year-old Brazilian goes against that new policy, which was only implemented in the last couple of months.
Sunderland’s teenage wonderkid Chris Rigg has been linked to the Toffees, so that’s the sort of deal the club are more likely to do.
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