Everton are in hot pursuit of Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, sources have told Football Insider.
Talks are advancing between the player and club, and the Merseysiders hope to complete a deal by next week.
This will ensure that he’s part of the squad ahead of pre-season.
The 27-year-old is out of contract with the Foxes on June 30 and has rejected a new contract despite Leicester’s recent promotion back into the Premier League.
Everton have offered terms to Ndidi, who has let it be known he favours a move to Merseyside and the chance to work with their manager Sean Dyche.
Ndidi would mark a positive signing for Everton due to the experience and quality he’d bring to Goodison Park.
The Nigeria international has played 192 games in England’s top flight, scoring seven goals and contributing nine assists throughout those games.
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However, the Leicester midfielder is one of many players Everton are interested in during an intense period of transfer activity.
Meanwhile, Football Insider revealed that the club are also considering a late swoop to sign Leeds United forward Wilfried Gnonto.
Despite Everton’s efforts to strengthen the squad for next season, Football Insider revealed that the club will need to recoup £40 million to fall inside the allowed profit and sustainability losses limit.
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