The priorities for Everton in the market this month are to find a new left-back and a new striker.
David Moyes wants a fresh face to push Thierno Barry and Beto, along with more depth in the right-back department where Nathan Patterson is the only natural long-term option at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
However, the January transfer window often throws up interesting market opportunities, and The Friedkin Group are now on red alert as Everton discover N’Golo Kante could be obtainable.
N’Golo Kante to Everton, YES or NO? 😮
Everton attempting to sign N’Golo Kante from Al-Ittihad
Sabah in Turkey now state that the Toffees are in talks with Al-Ittihad over a deal for the France international, who only has six months remaining on his contract.
The Turkish news outlet believe officials from Everton have already told the Saudi Pro League side that there will be no problems in terms of paying the asking price – although Sabah do not disclose what that sum actually is.
It is said that Fenerbahce, who own an Everton target in Youssef En-Nesyri, are pushing to sign Kante as well, but the Super Lig side are finding it difficult due to the volume of interest in the Frenchman.
West Ham are also said to be in talks with Al-Ittihad over a deal for the 34-year-old.
Sir Alex Ferguson would approve of Everton signing N’Golo Kante
Sir Alex Ferguson remarkably oversaw 1,567 games as a manager, winning 13 Premier League titles and a whole host of other trophies to boot while coaching superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney.
Which former Everton striker would you hypothetically bring back to play in the current side? 🤩
Therefore, the Glaswegian knows what a talented player looks like, and he actually opted to call Kante “the best” player in the entire Premier League back in 2016 after Leicester dramatically won the title.
As quoted by the Express, Ferguson said: “Kante is by far the best player in the Premier League season.”
Of course, the Frenchman is now 34, but he should still be able to offer something to Everton thanks to his extraordinary skills of anticipation, along with immense stamina levels.
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