Report: Valencia rival Everton’s interest in Lozano, but Brands could be vital

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Everton continue to be linked with PSV Eindhoven’s Hirving Lozano.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Valencia are battling Everton for the signature of PSV Eindhoven star Hirving Lozano ahead of the World Cup.

Lozano, 22, emerged in his native Mexico with Pachuca, hitting 43 goals in 149 games to earn a big move to the Netherlands last summer with PSV.

Since heading to Eindhoven, Lozano has been a sensation, hitting 19 goals in all competitions, whilst his contribution of 17 goals and eight assists in the league helped PSV reclaim the Eredivisie title.

After just one year with PSV, Lozano is already being linked with a move away from the club, and reports in Spain suggest that two clubs are more interested than most.

Mundo Deportivo report that Valencia are challenging Everton for Lozano’s signature, with suggestions that they want to land a player hwo looks set to star at this summer’s World Cup in Russia.

Rival interest from Valencia may be a blow for Everton, but they may just have a trump card in the race for the wing sensation; new director of football Marcel Brands.

Brands was the man who helped bring Lozano to PSV last summer, and following the Dutchman from Eindhoven to Goodison Park may be hugely appealing if it came down to a straight fight between the two clubs.

Valencia do have Champions League football to call upon, whereas Everton don’t have any European football at all, meaning the Toffees may be relying heavily upon Brands to sway the battle in their favour.