Everton are ready for a summer of change as they move to a new home and are now looking to fend off competition for a direct forward, according to reports.
Everton prepare for summer upheaval
David Moyes led Everton out for their penultimate fixture at Goodison Park over the weekend in a match where they showed their strengths and weaknesses in a 2-2 draw against Ipswich Town. With only one match left at the famous old ground before the Toffees move to Bramley Moore Dock, there is plenty of anticipation over who could line up at the new stadium in a few months time.
Internally, Dominic Calvert-Lewin leads a plethora of influential players who could leave at the end of the season, either on free transfers or when their loan deals expire. Intriguingly, Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap is now a public Everton target and may be the ideal replacement for the Three Lions international.
Moyes has signalled his desire to bring the ex-Manchester City forward to Merseyside, stating: “He would be one who we would certainly have an interest in. We would certainly be interested if he was interested in us. That’s for sure.”
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Everton’s lack of striking potency this season |
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Youssef Chermiti |
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Armando Broja |
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Beto |
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Beto has been the main man in attack this campaign after being drafted in from the wilderness. Six goals in 13 Premier League matches have probably made his place safe, but there is room for added depth through the middle.
Having said that, Everton are now targeting a powerful forward to strengthen their frontline ahead of next season, per recent developments.
Everton in the mix to sign Tim Kleindienst
According to CaughtOffside, Everton are willing to pay a maximum of £30 million to sign Tim Kleindienst following his excellent campaign at Borussia Monchengladbach. Tottenham Hotspur, Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United are also keeping an eye on the German striker, while the same applies for AC Milan, Roma and Bayern Munich from the continent.
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Lauded for his “direct” nature by Gerardo Seoane, the 29-year-old has registered 16 goals and ten assists in 32 appearances across all competitions this season. The Germany international has been a constant for Monchengladbach, directing 38 of his 73 shots taken on target in the Bundesliga in a disappointing term for his current employers.
Potentially set for a new challenge, he could feasibly be a replacement should Calvert-Lewin opt to move elsewhere once his contract comes to an end. Financially, The Friedkin Group should be able to shoulder the burden, so now it remains to be seen if Everton can force a deal over the line.
