Everton are joining the “great” signing race that has won the Champions League for 32 years

Everton are reportedly involved in a “spectacular” signing race for the Champions League winner, which could attract attention for one main reason.

Everton transfer news

Transfer rumors surrounding the Blues continue to emerge at a healthy rate, with Sean Dyche looking set to have the most productive summer window possible, adding to the names already in the works, from Jake O'Brien to Iliman Ndiaye.

Everton are believed to be in ongoing talks over a move for Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo, who may be familiar to his fans due to his short loan spell with Liverpool in 2022/23 when he failed to even make a Premier League appearance. League.

The Merseysiders have reportedly tabled a bid for Hellas Verona defender Jackson Tchatchoua, and the 22-year-old could add more youth to a position covered by the likes of Seamus Coleman and Ashley Young, as well as Nathan Patterson.

There is an ongoing battle to sign Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips, who could also leave the Etihad on loan this summer, with Pep Guardiola having no plans for him. Some reports have suggested that Everton are leading the race to sign the 28-year-old on a temporary basis, but Aston Villa are a threat to them.

Everton are eyeing a “good” defender

According to a new update from Caught Offside, Everton are struggling to sign former Liverpool defender Joel Matip this summer, with Fulham and Bayer Leverkusen also keen to snap him up. The 32-year-old is a free agent after leaving Anfield at the end of last season, following an eight-year spell at the Blues' local rivals.

This could be a shrewd piece of business for Everton given Matip's Liverpool past, with few players in history representing both sides of Stanley Park. Whether the centre-back would agree to join the Blues is certainly up for debate, given his feelings towards the Reds and fear of upsetting the fans, but it would be a smart signing for Dyche.

Admittedly, Matip has been known for his injury problems over the years, which saw him make 180 starts in eight seasons at Liverpool, but if he is fit, he is a top player now with a lot of experience, winning the Champions League, the Premier League. and many other lips.

Jurgen Klopp wouldn't talk too much about himself earlier this year, saying: “In all the years I have been involved in football, I am not sure that I have met many players who are more popular than Joel Matip.

“I'm not sure I can say anything bad about him. A great player, an amazing footballer and a great person – we've been blessed to have him for a long time and now all of us. All I can do is wish him the best as he looks for a new direction.”

If Everton could sign Matip on a free transfer, it would be a very good piece of business, bringing him in as an experienced team player who can step in from time to time, giving competition to Jarrad Branthwaite, James Tarkowski and O'Brien.