Everton revive curiosity in Leeds United star after frustrations final summer time – as Aston Villa swoop for one more of their targets

Everton have made contemporary enquiries for Leeds United winger Willy Gnonto after Aston Villa moved for his or her different wing goal Jaden Philogene of Hull Metropolis.

The Toffees had been eager to signal Gnonto, 20, final summer time and he handed in a switch request because the season started following their relegation from the Premier League.

Leeds rejected their bid of round £25million final summer time as they held out for £30m.

Gnonto’s contract runs till 2027 and although he has not renewed, he did apologise after initially refusing to play for them within the Championship. 

Everton have re-sparked their curiosity within the winger after it emerged that Aston Villa had been pursuing their very own academy graduate Philogene, who performs for Hull Metropolis. Sean Dyche‘s facet had reportedly been within the race for the 22-year-old.   

Moreover, Everton are persevering with talks with Villa over the £50m sale of midfielder Amadou Onana.

Mail Sport reported on Saturday that Villa had been on the verge of sealing a deal for Belgium star Onana, who performed 4 instances at Euro 2024. 

That actuality is edging nearer as Champions League-bound Villa have agreed private phrases with the midfielder and had a bid accepted – although a deal is just not performed but.

Villa have held a longstanding curiosity in Onana. Different golf equipment, resembling Arsenal and Manchester United, had been eager however by no means stepped up their pursuits. The Gunners made contact over a deal in Could however by no means adopted up with a proposal.

In the meantime, free agent Dele Alli has travelled with Everton for his or her coaching camp in Eire as he seems to safe a brand new contract.

Everton have reached an settlement with Tottenham so they do not should pay a brand new charge ought to they provide the 28-year previous a deal.

The ex-Spurs star has not performed a aggressive match since February 2023 as a result of a hip damage then an issue along with his groin. 

Mail Sport completely revealed that Everton reached an settlement with Tottenham in order that they don’t seem to be required to pay an extra charge for Alli ought to they provide him a brand new contract.

Beneath the phrases of his switch from Tottenham to Everton in January 2022, the north London membership had been due a big charge if the 28-year-old agreed a brand new contract at Goodison Park.