Genoa’s Koni De Winter;Everton target has finally agree terms and sign long-term contract with club

Everton’s owners will be well aware of the work which is going to be needed over the course of this summer’s transfer window.

The international break will provide The Friedkin Group with the perfect opportunity to assess their plans for the summer.

David Moyes has all but secured Premier League survival as the club head into their new stadium over the coming months.

Everton have four key areas to address in the transfer market following a quiet January window due to their PSR worries.

Reinforcements to Everton’s defence could be needed despite the emergence of Jake O’Brien over recent weeks.

And there is a player from one of Europe’s top leagues who is on the radar of the Toffees this summer.

Everton eyeing swoop for Genoa’s Koni De Winter

Among the contract casualties, Michael Keane is expected to leave Everton over the summer.

The Toffees will need to find a replacement for the 32-year-old even though he is not a regular feature under Moyes.

According to Team Talk, Everton have now identified Genoa’s Koni De Winter as their top priority for the upcoming window.

However, it is not just the Blues who are showing an interest in the 22-year-old defender, with the following clubs also eyeing his signature:

Inter Milan

Wolves

Several Bundesliga clubs

It is believed Inter and Wolves have checked in on the defender over recent months who is valued at around £21m.

This comes amid growing interest from Manchester United in Jarrad Branthwaite as Sir Jim Ratcliffe looks for a statement signing.

Everton are looking to hand Branthwaite a new deal and will feel the need to bolster their numbers regardless of the 23-year-old’s future.

Leonardo Bonucci has praised Koni de Winter as a big talent