Everton launch bid for Juventus’ number one target as Kevin Thelwell tries to leave one last gift

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Everton are already putting plans in place ahead of the summer transfer window.

David Moyes will be excited to see what the Friedkins are able to offer him when it comes to the summer market.

Everton are set to be handed a significant transfer budget by the Friedkins in their first real opportunity to invest in the squad.

And spending the Toffees will have to do with numerous players set to leave the club over the coming months.

Although the window does not open for another couple of months, the Blues are already putting stuff in motion to hit the ground running.

Plenty of work needs to be done on Merseyside and Everton have already lodged a bid for one of their targets.

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Everton lodge bid for Feyenoord’s David Hancko

With additions needed in defence, Everton are eyeing David Hancko as a potential target for the summer transfer window.

And it seems as if the 27-year-old is a player high on the agenda at Finch Farm.

According to Tuttomercatoweb, Everton have already submitted a bid for the Slovakia international.

Feyenoord have knocked back the €25m (£21m) offer from the Toffees, with it falling short of the €30m (£26m) valuation put on the defender.

It has also been suggested Hancko has emerged as Juventus’ top target for the summer, with Bayer Leverkusen also keen on the centre-back.

There is one slight issue, though, as Hancko has expressed his love for Liverpool in recent interviews following Arne Slot’s move.

Feyenoord are refusing to lower their valuation, but Everton’s eagerness to get up and running has to be a positive for the fans.

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Everton looking to compete with Europe’s best

This summer is going to see Everton make a significant step forward in their push to grow as a club.

Everton expect huge financial gains from Bramley-Moore Dock which will help them to compete for players in the transfer window.

And this could well prove to be the case with the Toffees already looking to compete against the likes of Juventus for one of their top targets.

With Jarrad Branthwaite, James Tarkowski and Jake O’Brien all at the disposal of Moyes, Everton are well equipped at centre-back.

But speculation remains over Jarrad Branthwaite’s future with Manchester United interested.

Perhaps this is just the Friedkins putting plans in place just in case the worst is to happen.