Five early summer transfer targets for Everton
By Roy Emanuel
A review of the talent the Toffees will target this summer.
Everton and manager Ronald Koeman find themselves in a unique position as they move toward the final weeks of the English Premier League season. Currently outside of the UEFA Champions League spots in seventh place, the Toffees know that European qualification is an absolute necessity as they work their way into an elite club.
The potential has always been there for Everton, and they certainly still have much work to be done in the 2016-17 campaign. But to keep moving upward into the top-tier of football clubs, the blue half of Merseyside must focus on keeping a hold of their talent and signing key pieces during the summer transfer period.
A major priority will be discussions with both midfielder Ross Barkley and striker Romelu Lukaku about continuing their playing careers with Everton.
Last year’s summer transfer window saw quality signings like Yannick Bolasie, Ashley Williams and Idrissa Gueye arrive at Goodison Park. Koeman’s side will want to see more of the same, as European dreams can become reality with intelligent player acquisitions and finding the right fit for a particular line-up.
We highlight and review five players that Everton will be targeting in the coming months.