5 Realistic Signings Everton Could Make This Summer

Sander Berge was injured for large parts of last season for a relegated Sheffield United side and he remains one of the key players wanting to leave, according to reports.

The Blades clearly missed his calming influence in the centre of midfield and struggled to reach the heights they received in their first campaign back in the Premier League. The Norwegian International, who has represented his nation on 24 occasions, is comfortable in possession and can adapt to various roles in the centre of midfield. He has often played as a deep-lying playmaker and has also shown his ability to operate in a box to box role for the Blades.

However, with Everton already suffering from an array of problems in midfield, they may not want to invest in another player who has struggled with fitness, but he remains 4/1 to head to Everton.

England U21 international, Max Aarons, has been on the radar of some of the top clubs in the Premier League and even German powerhouse, Bayern Munich.

The right-back is exciting going forward and comfortable on the ball in a vibrant Norwich team managed by Daniel Farke. Many were surprised as Aarons wasn’t snapped up by a Premier League team as Norwich were relegated in the 2019/20 season, with Manchester United keen on him.

Everton have struggled at right-back with the ageing Seamus Coleman who hasn’t performed at the level he was previously at, and have been forced to employ Ben Godfrey in that position on occasion last season. Aarons could able to link up with former Norwich teammate, Godfrey, and hope to challenge for European football with Rafa Benitez in charge.

Bayer Leverkusen winger, Moussa Diaby, has forced head to tun after an impressive season in the Bundesliga. The rapid winger finished the season with 10 goals and 13 assists in all competition for Leverkusen and was instrumental in their race for European qualification.

The Frenchman, who came through the Paris Saint-Germain youth setup, is renowned for his speed and athleticism, however, he has shown more maturity and composure in his game over the last season in a youthful Leverkusen team.

Colin Dagban broke into the PSG starting lineup last season due to injury issues and a lack of depth at full-back. Dagba is a solid technical player who is confident in possession and is composed defensively which will put him in good stead in the Premier League.

PSG are linked to signing Achraf Hakimi from Borussia Dortmund to play at right-back, which would limit Dagba’s playing time. Under the leadership of Seamus Coleman and Raf Benitez, Dagba may potentially develop into a solid Premier League fullback.

The Brazilian midfielder, Matheus Nunes, was part of Sporting Lisbon’s title-winning side last season featuring in 31 games last season. The Brazilan midfielder is a brilliant dribbler and helps to progress the ball forward for his side often appearing off the bench.

Nunes operates in a box to box role where he is able to involve himself in all aspects of play. He is linked with a £15 to 18 million move to the Toffees who will be managed by former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez.

In his breakthrough season, he was involved in 5 goals for Sporting. If he completes a move to Everton, he will compete with Abdoulaye Doucoure for a role in midfield in Everton’s 4-3-3 system and with the midfield witnessing plenty of injuries, it could well happen.