Everton are on the verge of completing their second signing of the summer.
Everton News understands Kenny Tete is set to complete his move from Fulham upon the expiry of his contract.
Fulham fans are gutted to see Tete leave after a productive five years in West London, making 121 appearances.
The Netherlands international is widely regarded as one of the best defensive right-backs in the Premier League, so it’s a smart bit of business by Everton.
With all that said, after speaking exclusively to journalist Graeme Bailey, we can now reveal why he has decided to leave Craven Cottage for new pastures on Merseyside.
Why Kenny Tete has decided to leave Fulham for Everton
Everton News can exclusively reveal that Tete has decided to leave Fulham because they only offered him a two-year contract.
Moyes and his chiefs pipped the Cottagers with a three-year deal, so he’s decided to end his five-year stay in the capital and commit his future until 2028 at the Hill Dickinson.
Tete, 29, still has at least four years at the top level, so it’s quite surprising Fulham weren’t willing to meet his demands.
Anyhow, it’s Everton’s gain, and it will allow Jake O’Brien to move back to his favoured role at centre-back.
Everton now looking at a left-back
After almost wrapping up the Tete deal, focus appears to have turned towards bringing in a new left-back.
Moyes actually wanted a new left-back in January, but the Friedkin Group decided to keep their powder dry for a big spend this summer.
The Scotsman clearly remains unconvinced by Vitaliy Mykolenko, as Everton are now eyeing Lille’s Gabriel Gudmundsson.
Gudmundsson is out of contract next summer, so he could leave the French outfit this summer for a reduced fee.
Leeds United are also circling.
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