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With Everton’s season falling into a typical pattern of mediocrity, the supporters will already be turning their attention towards the summer window.
Marcel Brands made an immediate impact last summer during his first transfer window as the club’s Director of Football, and reports emerging over the weekend have suggested what his transfer strategy could look like.
Let’s take a look at some of the most intriguing transfer stories to emerge over the course of the weekend…
Brands wants Rafael Leao as part of recruitment drive for young talent
The Daily Mail published a report on Saturday to get the Toffees faithful salivating. The report claims that Everton are interested in signing exciting 19-year-old Rafael Leao this summer.
Lille’s wonderkid has previously attracted interest from Manchester City and been dubbed as the ‘Portuguese Mbappe’ by French journalist Julien Laurens.
And the report later goes on to state that Brands is hoping to recruit young talent, such as Leao, in order to build a side that is capable of moving the club forward after years of stagnation.
Everton eyeing deal for Kieran Trippier
Kieran Trippier’s stock peaked during the World Cup but a recent report from The Sun suggests his value has plummeted during a difficult campaign for Tottenham’s right-back.
The report claims that Everton have renewed their interest in the 28-year-old, with Spurs ready to offload the full-back along with backup option Serge Aurier.
The tabloid newspaper claim the England international is worth £20 million with two years remaining on his current contract.
Everton and Leicester both plotting summer attempt for Djene
According to Spanish media outlet Marca, Getafe’s Djene has a release clause of 35 million euros (£30 million).
The Togo international has attracted interest from Arsenal, Leicester City and Everton, and both the Foxes and the Toffees are planning on making an attempt to sign him during the summer transfer window.
Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid all have no interest in signing the 27-year-old according to the report.
