Exclusive – Everton are keen to strengthen their options on the right side of the defense, with Norwich’s Max Aarons and Euro 2020 star Denzel Dumfries’ two primary goals.
Toffees will be led into the 2021/22 campaign by former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez, following Carlo Ancelotti’s surprise departure to former club Real Madrid.
Assembling a squad that can challenge for continental qualifiers has long been one of Everton’s ambitions, and that pressure will continue this summer as Benitez and football manager Marcel Brands look set to bring new faces to Goodison Park.
Their first port of call may be Norfolk, as 90min understands that there is an open line of communication between Everton and Norwich regarding Aarons.
The 21-year-old has been a long-term target for Everton and he is widely expected to leave Carrow Road this summer, despite the club winning the Premier League campaign the first time he asked.
Max Aarons has been a long-term target for Everton / Chloe Knott – Danehouse / Getty Images
Norwich are willing to make money in Aarons, but it is expected that he will cost Everton over £ 25 million – given that he still has plenty of time to develop and improve, as well as the likelihood of him becoming a future England international. despite fierce competition for places.
Talks have also been held with PSV Eindhoven about their captain Dumfries, who played for the Netherlands in the early stages of Euro 2020. The 25-year-old would probably be the cheaper of the two players, but Everton have been impressed by his performances this summer and believe that he can perform to a similar level in the Premier League.
Dumfries plays for PSV in Eredivisie / BSR Agency / Getty Images
Ajax teenage sensation Devyne Rensch is another player who has been on Everton’s radar, but all hopes of moving to Merseyside disappeared earlier this summer when he signed a new long-term contract in Amsterdam.
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