Everton’s Idrissa Gana Gueye is expected to join Ligue 1 champions PSG, with Stanislav Lobotka reportedly heading to the Premier League from Celta Vigo.
Everton are stepping up their pursuit of Celta Vigo midfielder Stanislav Lobotka as they prepare for the exit of Idrissa Gana Gueye this month, according to Le 10 Sport.
Gueye has been frequently linked with a move away from Goodison Park of late, with Paris Saint-Germain very interested in signing the 29-year-old Senegal international.
PSG are expected to lose Lassana Diarra and Adrien Rabiot in the near future and, with coach Thomas Tuchel reiterating his desire for a defensive midfielder, it seems the former Aston Villa and Lille man has emerged as the club’s top target.
Le 10 Sports claims that Everton now are expecting Gueye to leave. And Lobotka could arrive from Spanish football in his place.
The Toffees have been linked with Celta’s Slovakia international in recent weeks, but the report states that they have now stepped things up and have made good progress in the last few hours.
A combative and tough-tackling midfielder who shares more than a few similarities with Gueye, Paris United claimed earlier this week that he could be available for £26 million; well below his £45 million release clause.
Wolves, Watford and Bournemouth were also reported to be interested in Lobotka, but it seems Everton are front of the queue now.
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