Late Everton swoop for ambitious target cannot be ‘ruled out’, as Kobbie Mainoo claim made

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Just five days remain in the summer transfer window for Everton to add some final pieces to their squad.

David Moyes will be pleased to see his squad finally take shape, with the recent signing of Tyler Dibling from Southampton.

Everton’s patience eventually paid off, as the 19-year-old also got his wish to make the move to Merseyside after weeks of negotiations.

There is still time for Everton to see some players depart, but they will only be sanctioned if the club an find suitable replacements.

It is believed that Everton have agreed to loan Nathan Patterson out to Sevilla, if they can find a new right-back.

And there is one player who Alan Myers is refusing to rule out making the move to Merseyside.

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Everton could land Hector Fort from Barcelona

Everton are showing a real interest in Hector Fort of Barcelona, as a potential right-back addition before Monday’s deadline.

He would directly replace Patterson, who would then be given the greenlight to move to Sevilla.

Taking to social media, Myers has admitted it is a potential move which fans should not rule out.

Responding to a question on Fort and a possible swoop for Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo, Myers said: ‘Mainoo I don’t know, Fort I wouldn’t rule out.’

It is believed Barcelona are ready to sanction Fort’s exit this summer, as they need players off the books to register new signings.

However, the Catalan giants may only be open to loaning Fort out of the 2025/26 campaign.

This could actually suit Everton, who will be looking to take advantage of the loan market, following their disappointing loan additions last season.

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Kobbie Mainoo could be a dream signing for Everton

It is worth noting that there has been no direct links involving Everton and a potential swoop for Mainoo.

However, he could quickly become an exciting loan opportunity, as Everton want to add another midfielder before the deadline.

Man United are looking at the possibility of loaning Mainoo out for the season, with Ruben Amorim not holding the youngster in his immediate plans.

Mainoo has had to watch the opening United games from the bench, despite the Red Devils only picking up a single point.

This would certainly mark an opportunistic move for Angus Kinnear, but it would be another exciting addition if anything was to come from it.