January FIRST Done Deal: Everton SET to complete deal for first signing in January as they are set to pay £16.6m for world-class 21-year old

Everton and Inter Milan are reportedly competing to sign Brazilian right-back Wesley Franca from Flamengo this month. According to O Dia, Everton are looking to match Inter’s £16.6million bid for the 21-year-old.

Flamengo have already rejected a £12.5m bid from Aston Villa and are holding out for £24.9m for Wesley. The Brazilian club’s valuation of the player is high due to their participation in the summer’s expanded FIFA Club World Championship.

Everton’s interest in Wesley is driven by their need for full-back cover this month. Despite having Ashley Young and Nathan Patterson in their squad, the Toffees are looking to strengthen their right-back position. Young is out of contract and turning 40 in 2025, while Patterson is only just returning from a long-term injury lay-off.

Wesley is considered hot property, with several top clubs in England and Italy bidding for his signature. Everton’s ability to offer more game-time than some of the other interested clubs could be a deciding factor in the player’s decision.

The signing of Wesley would be a significant addition to Everton’s squad and could be one of the faces of the club’s new era. However, the Toffees will need to negotiate with Flamengo and meet their valuation of the player in order to secure his signature.

Key Takeaways:

• Everton and Inter Milan are competing to sign Brazilian right-back Wesley Franca from Flamengo.
• Everton are looking to match Inter’s £16.6million bid for the 21-year-old.
• Flamengo are holding out for £24.9m for Wesley due to their participation in the summer’s expanded FIFA Club World Championship.
• Everton need to strengthen their right-back position, with Ashley Young out of contract and turning 40 in 2025, and Nathan Patterson only just returning from injury.