Wesley Franca in acton for Brazil towards Argentina. (Photograph by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Pictures)
Everton are hoping to complete larger up the Premier League desk subsequent season, however to take action, they should enhance David Moyes’ squad. And one space that there are plans to be addressed is right-back.
In the course of the closing weeks of final season, Everton’s two primary choices at right-back have been 40-year-old Ashley Younger and 36-year-old Seamus Coleman. The previous has since departed upon the expiry of his contract, and with Nathan Patterson seemingly not counted on by Moyes, it’s clear {that a} new signing is required. And so they might come from Brazil.
Everton set sights on Flamengo defender Wesley Franca
As per Soccer Insider, Mick Brown has revealed that Everton need to signal Flamengo’s Wesley Franca, though they might want to beat Brighton within the race for his signature.
“David Moyes has bought some key points he desires to handle. Branthwaite has signed a brand new contract, in order that’s that one out of the way in which, however he nonetheless desires to strengthen his defence by signing a brand new right-back. Seamus Coleman remains to be there in fact, however he’s not getting any youthful.
“They’ve been taking a look on the Brazilian lad, Wesley, who has been linked to some Premier League golf equipment as his agent is attempting to get him a transfer. Brighton have been in talks, so Everton might hijack their deal.
“Everton have had folks on the Membership World Cup, the place he’s been spectacular. If his price goes to be round £20million, then possibly that’s the worth they’ll need to pay, and it will likely be seen as a long-term funding for them. However I do realize it’s definitely an space of the pitch they need to enhance, and he’s on their record.”
Arsenal have been linked with Wesley earlier this yr, however proper now, Brighton look like Everton’s primary competitors. It stays to be seen whether or not a transfer is made for the 21-year-old, who has already made two appearances for the Brazil nationwide crew.
