A story from Sporx in Turkey now claims that Galatasaray have found a replacement for Davinson Sanchez – after Everton made a tempting bid for the Colombia international.
The Turkish news outlet state that Galatasaray had no intention of selling the South American this summer, although Everton’s offer has led the Super Lig champions to identify Adamo Nagalo as the chosen replacement.
Sporx do not state how much Everton bid for Sanchez – only that Galatasaray are holding out for €25m (£21m).
However – according to a separate Turkish news outlet in Aslinda – Everton’s bid was worth €18m (£15m).
Nevertheless, Galatasaray seem ready to sell Sanchez once Everton submit an improved offer, or else the Turkish giants surely would not have bothered to sign a replacement.
The Colombian – who Galatasaray signed from Tottenham in September 2023 – made 34 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring three goals while also providing two assists.
Kevin Thelwell – Director of Football at Goodison Park – has recently been making a well documented effort to sign Jake O’Brien from Lyon.
The Sun claim that Everton have been working on a £20m deal to sign the Irishman, and believe he would opt to join them instead of Nottingham Forest or West Ham.
However, fresh talk of Everton and Sanchez may suggest that Thelwell is moving away from O’Brien, as it feels unlikely that both central defenders would be signed this summer – Lyon are also demanding £30m, a sum the Toffees do not want to pay.
That same story from The Sun added that Michael Keane is likely to be sold if even one new centre-back arrives at Everton, so there could be a lot of turnover in that area this summer, especially with Jarrad Branthwaite attracting bids as well…
Everton could potentially reignite a £45m finance deal in light of the latest news from the world of business.
The Toffees have just about kept their heads above water in terms of cash flow issues under present owner Farhad Moshiri.
The imminent arrival of AS Roma owner Dan Friedkin will see them turn a corner given that the multi-billionaire has the capacity to reduce the club’s debts and interest payments.
The media and sports investor is expected to be confirmed as the club’s new owner once exclusive talks with Moshiri over the finer points of a takeover deal are concluded.
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