Everton have agreed personal terms with Kenny Tete as they step up their attempts to finally land a new right-back before the transfer deadline.
Fabrizio Romano reported on Saturday evening that an agreement is in place between the Blues and the 30-year-old, with the deal now dependent on Everton and Fulham finding common ground.
There is movement at Craven Cottage, too.
Fulham talks add intrigue to Tete situation
Fulham are in talks with Rayo Vallecano over Romania international Andrei Rațiu, who Romano described as a potential replacement for Tete.
Reports elsewhere suggest those negotiations are already advanced, with Rațiu also understood to be open to the move.
It potentially clears a path for Everton, although there is still an important hurdle to overcome. There has been no suggestion yet that a fee has been agreed for Tete and neither club has confirmed a deal.
What Everton do appear to have, however, is the player’s agreement.
That represents significant progress in a position Moyes has been keen to strengthen this summer.
Tete has been at Fulham since joining from Lyon in 2020 and brings considerable Premier League experience. He would also provide a natural senior option on the right of Everton’s defence after a summer in which several possibilities have been considered.
The Netherlands international was on Everton’s radar last year before ultimately remaining at Craven Cottage, but the circumstances now appear to have changed.
With personal terms reportedly settled and Fulham working on a deal for another right-back, there is a clear route towards a transfer.
The final piece is now the most important one: whether Everton and Fulham can reach an agreement before Tuesday’s deadline.
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