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title: "Everton lead race for Neres, but is his transfer fee worth paying?"
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author: "Elliott Cuff"
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published: "2019-06-13T19:41:08Z"
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# Everton lead race for Neres, but is his transfer fee worth paying?

Everton are reportedly leading the race for Ajax star David Neres this summer, but would the likely high transfer fee be worth spending for the Toffees?

[According to UOL Sport](https://esporte.uol.com.br/futebol/ultimas-noticias/2019/06/13/psg-ouve-propostas-por-di-maria-e-projeta-espaco-para-ter-david-neres.htm) Everton are the frontrunners to sign the 22-year old, with Paris Saint-Germain also said to be on the hunt for the Brazil international forward.

Neres, who particularly impressed during Ajax’s fantastic Champions League campaign last season, is reportedly keen on joining the Premier League over Ligue 1, giving Everton an advantage over the Parisian giants.

UOL’s report also claims that the Toffees have found it ‘easy’ to negotiate with Neres’ representatives thus far due to their past dealings, having communicated with the same representatives when reaching agreements to sign both Richarlison and Bernard last summer.

![Buda Mendes/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readeverton.com/readeverton/2019/06/1148779090.jpg)

Neres would likely cost around £40million this summer, and Ajax would presumably prefer to shift him sooner rather than later so that they can find adequate replacements, so a deal wouldn’t be expected to go down to the wire.

If Everton do find themselves in the position where a deal appears likely, then it becomes imperative that they do their utmost to secure the star forward, despite the high price tag.

The club have not baulked at having to pay similar fees in the past (ie. Gylfi Sigurdsson), and shouldn’t now. Not only does Neres have the potential to be a star for the Blues, especially considering his young age, but the club also need to be able to show they have growing ambition both on the field and in the transfer market.

Neres would certainly be a marquee signing, and not only would bringing the Brazilian into Marco Silva’s ranks prove positive from a performance perspective, it would also be huge in showing other clubs and players that Everton mean business.