Everton look set to beat West Ham United to Sevilla star Steven N’Zonzi – which could ironically present an alternative option to David Moyes.
Reports on Steven N’Zonzi’s return to the Premier League had grown cold in recent days.
But The Mail (live transfer blog, 13.55pm) reports that Everton are now set to step up their chase in the next 48 hours for the Sevilla midfielder. N’Zonzi fell out with the La Liga side’s manager Eduardo Berizzo and, despite his recent sacking, it is understood that the relationship between player and club is beyond repair.
And the report states that the £35 million-rated France international is keen to again link up with Sam Allardyce at Goodison Park – having worked with the 63-year-old during his first spell in England at Blackburn Rovers.
Bad news, then, for West Ham; The Mail adds that David Moyes’ side had a loan bid for N’Zonzi rejected. But, ironically, missing out on N’Zonzi could put an alternative option immediately within their grasp.
Because it is understood that the former Stoke enforcer’s arrival at Goodison Park will pave the way for a departure with Morgan Schneiderlin among those whose future at Everton is now at risk.
And, strangely enough, West Ham are also interested in bringing the former Manchester United ace to the London Stadium, having made an enquiry about the 28-year-old’s availability recently, as reported by The Sun.
Schneiderlin hasn’t really established himself since his £24 million move to Everton almost a year ago but a move to West Ham could help get his career back on track.
But will missing out on one France intentional midfielder pave the way for West Ham to sign another?
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