Everton remain keen on former PL ace, player will cost around €15m plus bonuses – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Everton were linked with a move for the Roma defender Chris Smalling earlier this month and it seems that their interest in the player remains alive.
According to Calciomercato, Roma are open to selling the experienced defender due to his injury record and they could sell the player for a fee of around €15 million-plus bonuses.
The defender has two years left on his contract with the Italian club and the asking price seems quite reasonable.
SL View: Ideal squad option for a reasonable price
The 31-year-old could prove to be a quality squad player for Everton next season.
The Toffees could definitely use more depth in the centre back department and Smalling could fight for a starting berth alongside Michael Keane, Yerry Mina and Ben Godfrey.
The former Manchester United defender knows the Premier League well from his time at Old Trafford and Fulham. He should be able to settle in quickly and make an immediate impact if he returns to England this summer.
Everton are yet to submit an offer for the player and it remains to be seen whether they are willing to follow up on their interest with a concrete bid in the coming weeks.
The Toffees need to sign a quality right back as well and they have been heavily linked with the Netherlands international Denzel Dumfries.
The defence was a major area of concern for the Toffees last season (48 goals conceded in the league) and if they can sort that out along with a quality goalkeeper, they could be a formidable side next season.
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Author:Sai