Everton are ready to make a competitive offer for Udinese centre-back Thomas Kristensen in the upcoming transfer window.
The 23-year-old has enjoyed an impressive campaign at the Serie A outfit this season, leading to interest from the Toffees
Michael Keane could leave Goodison Park at the end of the season when his current contract expires.
Jarrad Branthwaite is also being eyed by Real Madrid ahead of next summer, making defensive reinforcements a potential priority for the Blues in the coming months.
Kristensen transfer to cost around £17m at Everton
Kristensen could cost around £17million from Udinese in the upcoming transfer window, according to CaughtOffside.
The news outlet reports (13 March) that the Merseyside outfit are seriously considering making a move for the Denmark Under-21 international next summer.
It has been claimed that the Toffees have had their scouts closely monitor the 23-year-old’s performances.
Everton are expected to submit a competitive deal as the Serie A outfit wait for a big offer from interested parties.
Moyes needs to be backed by The Friedkin Group
Moyes has done brilliantly in the Premier League since returning to the Toffees after Sean Dyche was sacked.
The Blues are 16 points ahead of 18th-place Ipswich Town as the Scottish manager has overseen a seven-game unbeaten run in the English top flight.
With relegation to the Championship now an afterthought at Goodison Park, The Friedkin Group (TFG) need to start preparing for next summer.
The Merseyside outfit will undoubtedly need to reinforce their squad in the upcoming transfer window, with the defensive department needing new players.
Jake O’Brien has been deployed as right-back since Moyes’ arrival as Seamus Coleman and Nathan Patterson have struggled with injuries.
Vitalii Mykolenko has lacked competition for a place in the starting lineup, with Ashley Young in the final years of his career.
James Tarkowski and Branthwaite have been the first-choice partnership at the Blues this season, but they could evidently add more quality to their backline.
While Kristensen has impressed in Italy, the Premier League is a different kettle of fish, and it will be interesting to see whether a deal will materialise next summer.