Everton have joined the race to signal the 26-cap worldwide defender, who is offered on a free switch.
Toffees eager to strengthen protection
The Toffees sit twelfth within the Premier League, presently six factors behind fourth-placed Liverpool, which means they’ve a practical likelihood of progressing to Europe in the event that they play their playing cards proper through the January switch window.
Nevertheless, David Moyes tempered expectations by saying: “I believe it is most likely unlikely that we’ll be a part of the staff.
“However I am not going to say that fully, as a result of clearly we’ll look on the market to see what’s on the market and see if we will get one thing.
“However I do not need to get your hopes up. If I say it is possible, you would possibly suppose meaning we’re engaged on one thing.
“We’re taking a look at some gamers, we’re taking a look at whether or not we will strengthen them and if we will we’ll do this, however we have been very cautious.”
Nevertheless, the Merseysiders stay eager to strengthen their defence, and it was lately revealed that they’re fascinated with signing Bologna right-back Emil Holm, with Nathan Patterson probably additionally being launched as a part of a deal.
Nevertheless, Holm just isn’t the one candidate on the shortlist. Sky Sports activities’ Florian Plettenberg presently believes Everton are fascinated with signing Shakhtar Donetsk right-back Jukhim Konopolia, however there may very well be competitors for his signature.
Ajax and Werder Bremen have additionally been talked about as potential candidates for the full-back, with the German membership already in talks over a deal.
The Ukrainian’s contract is because of expire on the finish of the season and there are some indicators that he may very well be a strong addition to Moyes’ staff, with him out there on a free switch this summer season…
Konoplya may very well be a strong signing for Everton
The 26-year-old Shakhtar Donetsk star is presently in his prime. He has been in wonderful kind this season, notably within the attacking area, scoring six objectives in 19 video games in all competitions and steadily contributing.
The 26-cap Ukraine worldwide has lately been within the highlight with the nationwide staff, reaching a SofaScore match ranking of seven.4 due to a strong efficiency towards Iceland in November, with a 90% go success fee and 4 profitable defensive actions.
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The Toffees acquired directions as to whether or not they might lure him to Merseyside.
Not solely that, however the Donetsk-born defender additionally has Champions League expertise, making 15 appearances and three assists in Europe’s elite competitors throughout his time with Shakhtar.
Signing Konoplya would most likely be of venture for Everton given his unproven monitor document exterior Ukraine, however given that he’s set to be out there on a free switch, former FC Desna Chernihiv may very well be a sensible addition to Moyes’ staff.
