West Ham working on £34m player’s arrival despite Everton talks underway

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Everton find themselves battling some of their Premier League rivals ahead of the summer transfer window.

The Toffees are going to need some considerable additions if Everton are going to get to the level their new owners would like them to be at.

David Moyes has worked wonders with the squad he inherited from Sean Dyche earlier in the year.

However, it has become apparent over the last two months that there is still a lot of work needing to be done if Everton are to boast a squad worthy of playing at Bramley-Moore Dock.

Everton have assessed their transfer needs for the summer market and believe they need to address four key areas.

A huge summer is ahead of the Blues off the pitch and there will certainly be the requirement for money to be spent.

But they are going to have to compete against some of their rivals to land their targets.

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West Ham aiming to beat Everton to David Hancko

Everton are showing an interest in David Hancko from Feyenoord to beef up their options at centre-back.

Hancko is a player who is receiving a lot of interest this summer, though.

According to Voetbal International, West Ham are working on their offer for the Slovakia international ahead of the summer window opening.

It is believed Chelsea are also in contention to sign the 27-year-old alongside some other clubs from Europe.

With ‘concrete interest’ coming from the Premier League the race is really beginning to heat up for the defender valued at £34m.

Everton News understands Everton are aware they are not leading the race for Hancko, with numerous other clubs keen to secure his signature.

Fortunately, Everton already have a host of quality options at centre-back, but additions are going to be needed.

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Michael Keane is set to leave Everton

Among a number of other players potentially leaving the club at the end of the season, Michael Keane is set to leave Everton.

The centre-back’s contract is coming to an end and there is no indication the Friedkins will look to keep him on at the club.

Keane was recently criticised for his performance against Manchester City as he replaced the injured James Tarkowski.

Although he may not be a regular, the need to play him against City was an indication that Everton will need to replace him when he leaves the club.