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Reported Everton target Lorenzo Pellegrini in talks with PSG

Roma's midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini (R) tackles Atletico Madrid's Argentinian midfielder Nicolas Gaitan during the UEFA Champions League Group C ...
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According to Le10sport, Paris Saint-Germain are in contact with reported Everton target Lorenzo Pellegrini over a potential summer move.

The Roma midfielder has been linked with a move this summer.

Pellegrini has a rather modest £26 million release clause, and Calciomercato claim Everton are keen to sign him when the summer transfer window opens.

Lorenzo Pellegrini of Italy in action during the 2019 UEFA U-21 Group A match between Belgium and Italy at Stadio Citta del Tricolore on June 22, 2019 in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy. (Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

The Toffees must look at strengthening their midfield this summer.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side’s last game before the Covid-19 suspension was a 4-0 drubbing at Chelsea. Midfielders Tom Davies and Andre Gomes really struggled that day.

Everton have hopes of becoming a top four club. But, with 46 Premier League goals conceded this season, the side lacks runners and protection in-front of the defence.

Former fan favourite Idrissa Gueye has been a big miss at the club.

Pellegrini, 23, is a box-to-box midfielder with plenty of energy and athleticism.

The Italian is also technically good, posting eight Serie A assists this term. He seems an ideal fit for Everton, yet the Merseysiders may have a fight for his signature.

Le10sport claim PSG sporting director Leonardo is in contact with the player.

The French editorial add that Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is their top target. However, if a deal for the Lazio man can’t be reached, then Pellegrini is among their top alternatives.

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