Everton’s pre-season campaign has almost drawn to a close, and attention will now be ramping up on the 2021/22 campaign that lies ahead.
A whole host of players have already been tipped to join Goodison Park in the coming weeks, and they show no sign of stopping ahead of what is expected to be a busy window for the Blues.
Rafa Benitez has already added Andros Townsend, Demarai Gray and Asmir Begovic to his squad, but what other players will they sign?
Here, we take a lookout some of the latest rumours doing the rounds and how likely they are to happen.
Who?
Sean Longstaff, Newcastle midfielder.
Where?
The Times, via HITC .
What?
According to the report, Everton are interested in bringing the 23-year-old to Goodison Park this summer.
The report adds that Rafa Benitez is keen to reunite with Longstaff, who he worked with during his time at St James’ Park.
Newcastle are rumoured to be close to signing Joe Willock from Arsenal, which could pave the way for Longstaff’s departure.
Who?
Kalidou Koulibaly, Napoli defender.
Where?
Soccer Link, via Goodison News .
What?
According to the report, Everton and Paris Saint-Germain have made an approach to sign the Napoli defender in recent weeks.
They go on to say that Koulibaly has expressed his desire to leave Napoli this summer, and could be on the move with Everton and PSG circling.
However, the report also says that the fee that Napoli are demanding for Koulibaly’s services is putting clubs off a potential deal.
Who?
James Rodriguez, Everton midfielder.
Where?
Tuttosport, via NotizieMilan.
What?
According to the report, Rodriguez’s agent Jorge Mendes is pushing for the midfielder to move to AC Milan this summer.
The 30-year-old’s future has been up in the air ever since Carlo Ancelotti departed for Real Madrid and was replaced by Ancelotti.
The report goes on to say that the Colombia international’s wages are a major stumbling block in a deal to take him away from Goodison Park.
As a result, the report goes on today, Mendes is insisting that Rodrigues takes a pay reduction in order to make a move possible.
