Everton A 'beautiful footballer' could now be signed for a fee of just £5million this month, according to a new report.
The Toffees look to their defenders for Moyes
The Toffees are keen to bolster their attacking options this month, with the signing of a Lyon winger Ernest Nehme is now nearing completionbut David Moyes He is also looking for options to support his back line.
With Seamus Coleman now in the twilight years of his career, Moyes is keen to strengthen the right-back position, and Ajax are Devyne Rensch is at the top of the shortlistWith the 22-year-old unwilling to sign a new contract to extend his stay with the Dutch team.
Due to Everton's difficulties in complying with Premier LeagueDepending on the financial rules, they are looking for low-cost options to strengthen their team, and it has been said recently that Planning a move for Southampton player Kyle Walker-Peters.
The right-back is out of contract in the summer, meaning this is the last chance for Saints to cash in, and Football Insider has now dropped a new update on his future.
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The report states The Toffees can sign Walker-Peters for a fee of just £5m Last January, with Southampton now resigned to losing either this month or at the end of the season.
The 27-year-old is unwilling to sign a new contract to extend his stay at St Mary's, likely due to his side's extremely disappointing league position, meaning a winter move could now be on the cards.
The Southampton player would be a versatile option for Moyes, given he is able to play at right-back, left-back and in a more advanced role, but it remains to be seen whether Everton will formalize their interest by making a formal bid.
Walker-Peters could be a smart signing for Everton
Saints have been so poor in the Premier League this season that they look set to make an immediate return to the Championship, but the full-back has proven he can play at the highest level in the past.
The Englishman has risen 134 He featured in the Premier League, while also making two appearances for his country, suggesting he may be able to make an impact at Goodison Park.
The former Tottenham Hotspur player could be particularly useful in attack, having received praise from former Southampton manager Russell Martin for his attacking talents after scoring in the 1-0 win over Bristol City last season.
Martin He said: “He can score more and provide more assists. It's a great, great goal.”before Walker described Peters as a “beautiful footballer”.
However, Everton's main aim this winter should be to sign a new striker, given they are the second-lowest scorers in the Premier League, and it looks like Dominic Calvert-Lewin could be on his way this summer.
As such, the Toffees should only pursue a deal for a new full-back if they get a deal for a new striker over the line first and have money left over.