Everton targets will be toying with their decision to join the Merseyside club this summer, as the market nears the final month.
David Moyes will hope that signings begin to come thick and fast in the market after Adam Aznou arrives at Everton.
The 19-year-old is showing promise and could make for a strong option in the Scotsman’s plans next season.
When considering other targets, Everton should have about £58 million more to spend, as there could be signs for the Toffees to tread carefully, as plenty more areas need to be covered.
But Moyes had the chance to land a cheap deal for a quality asset, and he’s now missed out.
Nicolas Tagliafico signs new Lyon contract after Everton interest
Everton are continuing to improve the positions desperately needed, and full-backs are looking like a priority.
Before Aznou, Nicolas Tagliafico was wanted by Everton as Moyes knew some competition was needed for Vitaliy Mykolenko, and the Lyon star’s contract had expired.
However, despite the Argentine defender helping the Scotsman with his squad, a free deal won’t be happening anytime soon, as Fabrizio Romano has reported that Tagliafico will be signing a new contract with Lyon despite it looking like he was leaving.
The 32-year-old rejecting approaches from other clubs could have involved an offer from the Merseyside club, but he turned down their proposal.
Although it’s frustrating for Moyes to lose out on another target that would provide experience and quality from the left, Mykolenko will have no complaints with how this window has panned out.
Everton transfer window has worked perfectly for Vitaliy Mykolenko
The 62-year-old’s desire for a full-back this summer was clear, and not to gain the former Ajax star in his ranks is frustrating.
But Mykolenko will be thrilled that his position looks secure for another year, and it can’t be denied that he deserves his place after his performances last campaign.
Although Mykolenko struggles with pressure at Everton, he will feel a bit more relieved that he has backup in Aznou, who can support him but not take his actual place.
Tagliafico, on the other hand, would have given the Ukrainian a difficult challenge, and could’ve changed the Toffees boss’s mind.
It’s worked out well for Mykolenko, but now he’s got to continue and show his worth to Moyes, as the new defender from Bayern could always ruffle some feathers.
Aznou appears to be a long-term option, taking into account his age and experience in the game so far, and with him not being the immediate replacement for Mykolenko, his transfer works out better for the Everton left-back compared to Tagliafico.
