Everton finally set to seal the deal for Red Star Belgrade winger Silas Katompa Mvumpa as clubs reach an agreement of terms.
Everton finally set to seal the deal for Red Star Belgrade winger Silas Katompa Mvumpa as clubs reach an agreement of terms.
Everton are reportedly interested in Red Star Belgrade winger Silas Katompa Mvumpa and
could make a move for him in January, but face competition for his signature.
The Toffees were keen to bring in a new winger in the summer and approached the likes of Jaden Philogene
and Ernest Nuamah, before missing out on both players.
Everton did strengthen in wide areas by re-signing Jack Harrison on loan,
signing Jesper Lindstrom on loan and bringing in Iliman Ndiaye on a permanent deal.
But reports suggest that Sean Dyche wants more reinforcements in that area.
A report from journalist Florian Plettenberg claims that Silas is one player of interest to Everton.
Plettenberg says that Silas, who is on loan at Red Star from VfB Stuttgart, could be on the move in January.
He has a release clause of €10m (£8.4m; $11m) in his contract, which has caught the attention of several sides.
Everton and Villarreal are both credited with a concrete interest in Silas.
The report states that Stuttgart have already secured a 10-15% sell-on clause for
the winger should he leave in January, suggesting that they expect him to leave.
Red Star will receive Silas’ full transfer fee if he leaves in January,
while Stuttgart will recoup funds from any future sale by his next club.
Everton target new right-winger
While we have been unable to confirm Everton’s reported interest in Silas,
we understand that the Toffees are keen to sign a new right-winger in January.
Harrison and Lindstrom have been battling for a starting spot in the position.
Harrison has played well in recent weeks, while Lindstrom is yet to find his feet in the Premier League.
TEAMtalk can confirm that Philogene and Nuamah were targeted by Everton over the summer,
while they also spoke to Leeds about long-term target Wilfried Gnonto once again.
A January move for Gnonto is off the cards though so it’s plausible that Everton could move for Silas as an alternative.
Everton’s spending power in January will ultimately be determined by whether their takeover by
The Friedkin Group is completed before the transfer window opens.
If all goes well, TFG, who also own Italian giants AS Roma,
should take over the Merseyside club before the end of December.
Everton want new contracts for Calvert-Lewin, Branthwaite
Meanwhile, Everton are determined to keep their best players at the club and have offered
Dominic Calvert-Lewin a lucrative new contract.
The England striker’s current deal is set to expire at the end of the season but the Toffees’ haven’t given up on tying him down to fresh terms, amid interest from Newcastle and European clubs.
Calvert-Lewin maintains a positive relationship with Everton and isn’t actively pushing for an exit, contrary to reports. However, there will be no shortage of interest in his signature should he not pen fresh terms by January.
Jarrad Branthwaite also continues to be linked with moves away from Goodison Park amid interest from Manchester United and Real Madrid.
The centre-back was the subject of bids from Man Utd over the summer, all of which were rejected, with Everton standing firm on their price tag of £75m.
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