Everton are interested in Sevilla’s Gonzalo Montiel and have already held talks with him about a move to Goodison Park.
That’s according to journalist Maximo de la Cruz Ramirez, who reports that the player’s agents have confirmed that Everton want the right-back.
According to his reports, Everton have already spoken to the Argentine full-back and sees no harm in a return to the Premier League. He spent last season on loan at Nottingham Forest.
However, Everton have yet to approach Sevilla about a move and the Spaniards are waiting for that to happen.
Meanwhile, ABC Sevilla cover comments from coach Francisco José García Pimienta, who admitted the full-back is not in his plans.
The paper reports that Montiel is considered a hotshot to sign before the end of the window, and Montiel is one of them.
The Spanish side are actively looking for a new destination for him and a few others and the Sevilla boss seems keen to pursue him now that Everton have been linked with a potential move.
“The replacement of Juanlu has nothing to do with Montiel,” he said.
“We have Juanlu, Jesús, Carmona. If he ends up staying, I will consider him second, important, than the others.”
The paper also adds that according to journalist Uriel Lugo, Everton, Nottingham Forest and Borussia Dortmund are in the mix.
Given that Forest could have had him months ago and Dortmund have just signed Yan Cout from Manchester City for the same spot, it’s something to question.
Either way, the Toffees may want to make a move as the opportunity is there, with Sevilla more than happy to sell.