The third name on the July 8th TEAMtalk midfield shortlist drawn up after Onana's injury, with Camara and Keita. The former Marseille midfielder has built a strong reputation at Villarreal, a club Unai Emery knows well, and Everton are described as huge admirers. Interest only at this stage — no contact with Villarreal reported.
Primary source: TEAMtalk (Graeme Bailey) · last corroborated July 8th.
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| July 19th | Tracked | Rumor opened on the board at 11% (linked) — source: TEAMtalk (Graeme Bailey). The third name on the July 8th TEAMtalk midfield shortlist drawn up after Onana's injury, with Camara and Keita. The former Marseille midfielder has built a strong reputation at Villarreal, a club Unai Emery knows well, and Everton are described as huge admirers. Interest only at this stage — no contact with Villarreal reported. |
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