Everton FC Transfer News: Double Deal Imminent as Toffees Close to Securing Gueye and Alcaraz Signings
Everton Football Club is on the verge of securing a major double deal, with the Toffees expected to tie down Idrissa Gana Gueye to a new contract and sign Charly Alcaraz permanently in the coming days. This significant boost for manager David Moyes comes as the club prepares for the upcoming transfer window.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Everton has already announced that several players, including Abdoulaye Doucoure, Ashley Young, Asmir Begovic, and Joao Virginia, will be released. Additionally, loanees Jack Harrison, Jesper Lindstrom, Orel Mangala, and Armando Broja are set to return to their parent clubs. The future of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Michael Keane, and Seamus Coleman also remains uncertain, with their contracts expiring on June 30.
Gueye, a 35-year-old defensive midfielder, has been one of Everton’s top performers, earning the Everton Men’s Player of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season awards. As reported by Foot Mercato, Gueye is keen to extend his stay at Goodison Park, and a contract extension has been offered by the club. TEAMtalk understands that the two parties are close to an agreement, with Gueye set to sign a new deal.
Charly Alcaraz, a 22-year-old attacking midfielder, is also expected to join Everton permanently. The Brazilian player has become a fan favourite, scoring crucial goals against Crystal Palace and Newcastle this term. As reported by reliable journalist Paul Joyce, Everton expects to complete a deal for Alcaraz by May 31, with talks progressing with Brazilian side Flamengo for a fee of around £12.6m.
In a separate development, Everton is prioritising the signing of a new striker this summer, regardless of whether Calvert-Lewin stays or goes. The Toffees had pushed hard to sign Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, but with Delap now on course to join Chelsea, Everton must look elsewhere for a new front man. According to German outlet Bild, Everton has shown interest in Stuttgart’s 23-year-old striker Nick Woltemade, who has scored 17 goals in 33 appearances this season.
Woltemade, a 6ft6 centre-forward, has earned his first call-up to the German national team and played a crucial role in helping Stuttgart win the DFB-Pokal for the first time in 28 years. Reports suggest that Stuttgart is attempting to tie Woltemade down to a new contract, but Everton has a window of opportunity to launch a bid for the talented young striker.
As the transfer window approaches, Everton fans will be eagerly anticipating the completion of these deals. With Gueye and Alcaraz set to join the squad, Moyes will be boosted by the additions, while the signing of a new striker will be a significant priority. TEAMtalk will continue to provide updates on Everton’s transfer news as the situation develops.
In related news, Everton is also rivalling Leeds for 18 G/A Championship playmaker with an ‘enquiry’ made. Additionally, Manchester City is set to axe a record-breaking winger after Guardiola talks, putting Everton on red alert.
Everton’s most expensive signings per year, 2015-24, will be a fascinating topic for discussion among fans.
For more Everton news and transfer updates, visit TEAMtalk.
Sources:
TEAMtalk: Everton Transfer News
Foot Mercato: Gueye Contract Extension
Bild: Everton Interest in Nick Woltemade
Paul Joyce: Alcaraz Permanent Deal
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