Everton are believed to be keen on signing Chelsea defender Malang Sarr as Rafael Benitez seeks new signings before next week’s transfer deadline.
The Toffees are looking to bolster Benitez’s squad, and a new centre back seems to be on the radar.
Michael Keane didn’t exactly cover himself in glory against Leeds United on Saturday, and Sarr is now being linked.
Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Everton have joined the race for Sarr, but they face a major battle for his signature.
Italian side Bologna are leading the race, whilst Eintracht Frankfurt want to take him to Germany as the battle for the Frenchman heats up.
Sarr joined Chelsea on a free transfer from Nice last summer, signing a huge £120,000-a-week contract before being sent straight out on loan to Porto.
Sarr is now back with Chelsea but nowhere near the first team setup under Thomas Tuchel, and Everton are now keen to land him.
Chelsea fans are now taking to Twitter to react to the rumours of Sarr heading to Everton, with some arguing over whether to sell or loan Sarr out.
Some want Sarr to get Premier League experience as he was a ‘disaster’ against Tottenham Hotspur in pre-season, with some belief that he can be the next Kurt Zouma after a similar spell at Everton.
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