Everton could potentially complete the signing of an “excellent” player for a cut-price fee this summer, with his price tag plummeting as his club search for a route to cash in.
Moyes speaks positively about Calvert-Lewin
The Blues begin their Premier League season with a trip to Leeds United on Monday evening, as they come up against former striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Speaking ahead of the game, David Moyes discussed his former striker in positive fashion, saying he is happy that he has found a new challenge in his career.
“I’m pleased for Dom because I’ve had a really good relationship with him. I didn’t really get a chance to work with him. He picked up the injury – I think it was Brighton – and we only really got him back on the last day.
“I think I had one game or two games with Dom. But we found the financials too much at the time and we chose to move on. “I’m really pleased he’s got himself sorted out and gone to Leeds United and it’s a really good club.”
In terms of possible new signings for Everton between now and the end of this month, a positive update has now emerged regarding their potential pursuit of a long-time target.
Everton in the mix to sign "excellent" midfielder
According to a new report from A Bola [via Sport Witness], Everton are battling Al-Ahli for the signing of Benfica midfielder Florentino Luis this summer.
His current club are said to be desperate to sell him, with his price tag dropping to as little as £17.2m from £25.8m in recent weeks, and a huge amount lower than his £103.5m release clause, which Benfica were quoting to teams last summer.
Luis has been a target for Everton for some time, with those high up at the club clearly rating him, so to sign him for a hugely cut-price fee before the end of the summer window could be a real coup.
The 25-year-old has matured into a dominant midfielder, winning two Primeira Liga titles for Benfica, among other trophies, as well as winning an incredible 82 caps for Portugal at international youth team level, and being called “excellent” by scout Jacek Kulig.
Portugal Under-21s
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Portugal Under-20s
18
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Portugal Under-19s
26
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Portugal Under-17s
16
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Portugal Under-16s
10
1
Portugal Under-15s
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Moyes would surely love the idea of adding further defensive quality to his midfield, especially with Idrissa Gueye not getting any younger, so the hope is that a deal is struck for the Portuguese.