Wesley Franca in acton for Brazil towards Argentina. (Picture by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Photos)
Everton are hoping to complete greater 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 foremost 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 received some key points he desires to handle. Branthwaite has signed a brand new contract, in order that’s that one out of the best way, 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 a couple Premier League golf equipment as his agent is making an attempt 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 perhaps that’s the value they’ll should pay, and it will likely be seen as a long-term funding for them. However I do understand it’s actually an space of the pitch they need to enhance, and he’s on their listing.”
Arsenal have been linked with Wesley earlier this 12 months, however proper now, Brighton look like Everton’s foremost 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 staff.
