Everton’s pursuit of Newcastle United winger Yankuba Minteh may not be over yet, despite an initial failed attempt to sign the player. According to reports, the Toffees were unwilling to meet the Magpies’ asking price of £30million for the 19-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Feyenoord.
However, Minteh’s potential move to Lyon has stalled, with the player reportedly uninterested in a switch to Ligue 1. This could reopen the door for Everton to rejoin the transfer race, as they seek to bolster their wing options ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.Minteh’s impressive form at Feyenoord, where he scored 11 goals and provided five assists in all competitions, has attracted the attention of several clubs, including Everton. The Toffees have already secured the loan signing of Jack Harrison from Leeds United, but Minteh’s pace and skill on the wing would be a valuable addition to Sean Dyche’s squad.
However, Everton will need to be prepared to meet Newcastle’s valuation of the player, which may prove difficult given the Toffees’ limited budget. The collapse of Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s move to St James’ Park has also complicated matters, although there is still a possibility that the deal could be revived later in the window.
If Everton are to reignite their interest in Minteh, they will need to be prepared to splash the cash. The player’s impressive form at Feyenoord has attracted the attention of multiple clubs, and the Toffees cannot afford to wait too long to make their move.In other Everton news, two Premier League clubs have expressed interest in signing Calvert-Lewin, whose move to Newcastle fell through earlier in the window. The Toffees will be keen to offload the forward, who has struggled with injuries in recent seasons, to free up space in their squad and generate funds for new signings.As the transfer window heats up, Everton fans will be keeping a close eye on developments at Goodison Park.
With the club’s wing options still a cause for concern, Minteh’s potential signing could be a major boost to Dyche’s squad. However, the Toffees will need to act quickly to secure the player’s signature, with multiple clubs vying for his attention this summer.