Everton and Arsenal are both still active in this summer’s transfer window.
The Gunners have turned David Raya’s loan into a permanent deal and have also completed the signing of Italy international defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna.
The Toffees, on the other hand, have signed Jake O’Brien, Iliman Ndiaye and Tim Iroegbunam, while Jasper Lindstrom has also arrived on loan from Napoli.
Both clubs are expected to make further additions in the coming weeks, and Everton are said to be interested in signing a very talented player from Arsenal.
Kevin Thelwell wants to sign Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah for Everton but there’s a problem
Everton sporting director Kevin Thelwell has been a busy man in this window.
The Toffees had their issues with PSR like many other clubs, but they seem to have managed to get on the right side of the rules thanks to the sales of Amadou Onana, Ben Godfrey and Lewis Dobbin.
Sean Dyche’s side have made some good signings too, but they still need reinforcements – especially at the top end of the pitch.
TBR Football exclusively revealed that Dominic Calvert-Lewin is available for sale, while Beto has been attracting interest as well.
Everton have to sign a new striker before the window shuts, and TeamTalk have revealed that Thelwell really likes Arsenal star Eddie Nketiah.
The Englishman is on the market this summer, and reports have claimed that Arsenal are ready to sell Nketiah if they get £30 million.
He would be a great signing for Everton and many other clubs in the Premier League, but there is a problem for all the interested English clubs.
The report claims that Marseille are currently the favourites to sign Nketiah.
The French side have already had a couple of bids rejected, but they could come back with another offer in the coming days.
Everton have two other strikers on their shortlist
Nketiah would be a solid addition to Everton’s side, and we’re almost certain that he will bring goals to Goodison Park.
However, with Marseille leading the race to land him, it will not be easy.
The report claims that Thelwell has included two other strikers to his list of targets apart from the Arsenal number 14.
Chelsea’s Armando Broja is one of them, and it has been revealed that the Toffees could make a move to sign him of one of Calvert-Lewin, Beto or Neal Maupay leaves.
The other name on Everton’s list is Almeria’s Largie Ramazani. He is viewed as a cheaper alternative to both Nketiah and Maupay in this window.