The Italian is reportedly wanted by Hull City, but Everton should make a late push for him.
Everton should consider making a late play for Inter Milan defender Andrea Ranocchia, and challenge Hull City for his signature.
The 28-year-old is reportedly available for around £7 million, and he would add a certain level of quality to the Everton backline.
He is a classy operator who reads the game incredibly well, and is renowned for his leadership qualities.
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Sky Sports claim that the Tigers are closing in on a loan deal for Ranocchia until the end of the season.
The Italian would surely prefer to move to Goodison Park rather than making the switch to the KCOM Stadium, however, if he was given the option.
Inter Milan’s Andrea Ranocchia
Although the Blues already have the likes of Phil Jagielka and Ashley Williams at the club, Ronald Koeman would surely like to inject a more youthful element into his backline.
Ranocchia is 28-years-old so, for a defender, could still be playing at his peak five or six years down the line.
Andrea Ranocchia
Standing at 6ft 5in, the 21-capped Italy international is physically imposing, and has the tenacious edge to is game that would make him an ideal candidate for a switch to the Premier League.
He is also very comfortable in possession of the football, and would be an ideal defensive partner for the more combative-in-style Ashley Williams.
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And with a little over 12 hours remaining until the window slams shut, Koeman should seriously consider making a late swoop for the Inter man.
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