Everton are set to revamp their squad in the summer transfer market.
David Moyes transformed the Blues’ fortunes are replacing Sean Dyche in January, taking them to 13th place in the Premier League, surviving relegation with ease.
The Friedkin Group are set to back him to put his stamp on the Toffees’ team and push higher up the table as they make the move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Everton scouts watch Lille midfielder, bid readied
Midfield is an area where the Goodison Park outfit needs reinforcements, and the Blues may have found a new target for the engine room.
A report from Africa Foot (24 May) claims that the Toffees are ready to offer £17million for Lille star Ngal’ayel Mukau.
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It states that Blues scouts have already watched the Les Dogues ace in action, and they were blown away by what they saw from the DR Congo international.
Moyes needs midfield recruits at Everton
Orel Mangala missed the majority of the second half of the campaign and returns to Lyon for the new campaign, if not signed permanently.
James Garner and Tim Iroegbunam have had their fair share of injury issues, Idrissa Gueye is getting older, and Abdoulaye Doucoure will leave when his contract expires.
Stats (All competitions)MukauMukau’s stats this season.
Therefore, the Merseysiders need fresh impetus in the engine room, and Mukau would fit the bill given the fact that he is just 20 years old.
The youngster is highly rated at the French outfit due to his athleticism and would add dynamism to Moyes’ midfield, and has contributed one goal and two assists in 37 matches in all competitions.
It seems like the new recruitment structure is looking to France and youth for their new additions, as the Blues have also been linked with 21-year-old Strasbourg maestro Habib Diarra in a £25m deal.
They have also been credited with an interest in Lyon winger Ernest Nuamah, so it seems like they are scouring the market in Ligue 1 for underrated talent.
That could be a very good strategy, the likes of N’Golo Kante and Youri Tielemans came straight into English football from their nation and thrived, so it could definitely pay off.
