Everton are thought to be in the race to sign Barcelona keeper Jasper Cillessen this summer – but do the Toffees need to sign the Dutch international?
According to Spanish outlet Sport, cited by Football Oranje, the Toffees, along with Manchester United and West Ham, have all entered the running to sign the 30-year-old.
The report suggests that Barcelona are willing to cut their asking price from €60m down to €20m in order to move the keeper on from the Nou Camp this summer.
Interest from Everton comes as a surprise, with Jordon Pickford currently Marco Silva’s number one, while veteran Maarten Stekelenburg is also on the books at Goodison Park.
Danish shot-stopper Jonas Lossl has also agreed to make the move to Merseyside this summer when his Huddersfield Town contract expires.
Silva isn’t short of options in the goalkeeping department, so the funds Everton are reportedly considering to sign Cillessen could be used to strengthen other areas.
Everton look set to bolster numerous areas this summer, especially at the top end of the pitch, with a natural goalscorer thought to be high on Silva’s wishlist.
Even though the Toffees have a good relationship with Barcelona, the majority of Everton fans won’t view the chance to sign Cillessen this summer as a missed opportunity.
