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title: "Everton prepare £25m bid to sign international defender"
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author: "Luke Osman"
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published: "2018-06-30T09:45:09Z"
modified: "2018-06-30T09:45:09Z"
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# Everton prepare £25m bid to sign international defender

Everton are reportedly readying a big-money move for Celtic star Kieran Tierney.

The Toffees are yet to make a single signing this summer but according to a report from the [Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/06/29/everton-poised-make-25m-bid-celtic-full-back-kieran-tierney/), they are preparing a bid worth £25 million as they look to seal a deal for Tierney.

Leighton Baines is approaching the twilight years of his playing career and with Marco Silva planning for the future at Goodison Park, it’s believed that a new left-back is wanted this summer.

![Ian MacNicol/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readeverton.com/readeverton/2018/06/952735288.jpg)

Tierney, who played a big part in Celtic’s historic double-treble in the last two seasons, has established himself as one of the most promising young left-backs in the world, evidently piquing the interest of Everton.

The 21-year-old has boasted immense versatility for both Celtic and his native Scotland, as he is able to operate at either left-back or right-back, along with in central defence if necessary.

Tierney will not be sold cheaply by Celtic but if an offer of £25m does indeed come in, it could be hard for Brendan Rodgers’ side to turn down.