Everton turn attention away from Max Aarons as player does not fit right profile – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Everton are looking at alternatives to previously-linked defender Max Aarons, with suggestions he does not fit the profile they are looking for.
The Toffees have been in need of a new right-back for some time now, with Seamus Coleman turning 32 in October.
Jonjoe Kenny was expected to step into that role, but has failed to meet expectations and could leave Everton this summer.
Mason Holgate has often been preferred to Seamus Coleman in that position, despite being a central defender by trade.
Now, Liverpool Echo reporter Phil Kirkbride has suggested in a Q&A session that Everton have turned their attention elsewhere.
Responding to one fan, Kirkbride claimed ‘our information now is that the club are looking at other options now’.
He then elaborated on that point in reply to another fan.
‘The feedback recently was that he doesn’t fit the profile of player Everton are looking at. But, it’s very early and the transfer market changes so quickly. People at the club like Lamptey while Everton have tried to sign Dalot in the past two summer windows but failed’.
SL View – Where does this leave Everton and their search for a right-back?
This will come as a big shock for most Everton fans.
Max Aarons was by far the most linked option, with the defender likely being available this summer and looking as though he fits the bill.
However, this suggestion has thrown Everton’s reported interest in the defender into doubt.
Tariq Lamptey is mentioned but at 5ft 4, there are questions over whether he fits Everton’s desired profile too.
Diogo Dalot is another name that is mentioned, though he could be an option considering his 6ft height.
There is clearly a lot of work to be done in terms of Everton’s pursuit of a right-back and it will be interesting to see who they end up signing.
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