As per a report by AS, the latest transfer news regarding Newcastle and Everton is that they aim to sign gifted right-back Ivan Fresneda, keeping an eye on his release clause that could signal a move in January.
The Spaniard has broken into Real Valladolid’s senior team this season.
As a result, the 18-year-old has played a mere 6 games in La Liga during the 2021/2022 campaign, as he is being blooded into the side.
However, it seems both Newcastle and Everton are ready to pounce at the chance of signing the gifted youngster.
The Magpies are in serious need of a reinforcement at right-back to serve as a backup to Kieran Trippier.
After all, any potential injury to the 32-year-old could damage the club’s hopes of securing European football.
As for Frank Lampard’s side, while Nathan Patterson is the team’s primary right-back, a younger understudy unlike the 34-year-old Seamus Coleman would be astute squad building for the future.
Keeping that in mind, it is no surprise to see both Premier League sides eyeing a move for the talent.
Newcastle and Everton are willing to pay the big bucks to make Ivan Fresneda transfer happen
According to a report by AS, Newcastle and Everton are interested in signing Ivan Fresneda in January, while being ready to trigger a release clause worth £25 million in his contract.
It is interesting to note that the wonderkid’s release clause could rise to £38 million if he plays 22 games for Real Valladolid.
As a result, both Premier League sides aims to wrap up a deal for the teenager before it gets too late.
It has also been mentioned that both Newcastle and Everton have held talks with the La Liga club over a transfer at a fee of £12.8 million.
Considering Ivan Fresneda remains relatively unproven at the highest level, only time will tell whether both Newcastle and Everton will go out of their ways to no turn this transfer news into a reality in January.
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