Everton are at risk of missing out on numerous targets if they fail to act quickly in the market.
Hayden Hackney talks between Everton and Middlesbrough are stuttering as the two clubs have failed to reach an agreement on the midfielder’s valuation.
There are other targets on the radar for Everton, though.
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Having said that, Newcastle United could be set to win the race for another Everton midfield target in Arthur Atta.
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Everton have earmarked Atta as a potential option this summer, with the Frenchman valued in the region of £34m.
Attention has been focused on Hackney as the priority on Merseyside, but that tactic could cost the Blues dearly.
A report from Messaggero Veneto has now claimed Newcastle are sitting in ‘pole position’ in the race to land Atta this summer.
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The Magpies are said to be eyeing the 23-year-old as their possible replacement for Sandro Tonali, whose future remains unclear on Tyneside.
Stalling talks with Middlesbrough are not helping Everton’s cause as the Toffees remain in limbo as to which midfielder they may land over the coming weeks.
Everton’s struggles to secure a deal for Hackney are not only allowing other clubs to enter the frame, but alternative targets could soon be off the table.
Crystal Palace are keen to land Hackney, which must be piling the pressure on Everton to make their authority felt ahead of the window opening.
It was a disastrous end to the season for Everton after failing to win any of their final seven games in the Premier League.
A strong start to the summer transfer window was the hope for many supporters, but it looks as if the Blues could be set for a difficult few months.
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