Everton now eyeing summer move for 'dazzling' defender; same agent as Pickford - report

Everton are reportedly now eyeing up a move to sign FC Metz defender Fabien Centonze in the summer.

It has been reported that Farhad Moshiri is now plotting a ‘major’ overhaul of the squad in the summer, given their struggles this season.

While both Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison have been heavily linked with a move away from Goodison Park, they have also been linked with moves for Adama Traore and Michy Batshuayi.

As per The Daily Telegraph, Centonze is now on the list of potential targets in the summer for the Merseyside club.

However, they may face competition from Crystal Palace for the right-back, who could be a replacement for Jonjoe Kenny, as his contract runs out in the summer.

Centonze could be available on the cheap if Metz get relegated from Ligue 1, as they currently sit at the bottom of the division. Thus, the 26-year-old could be sold for a potential bargain, given his age and individual exploits this season.

Journalist Zach Lowy described him as ‘dazzling‘ earlier this year, as the defender has managed an impressive four goals and one assist in total in Ligue 1 so far this term (Transfermarkt).

Interestingly, he also shares the same agent as Jordan Pickford, and so the England international goalkeeper could play a part in luring Centonze to the Toffees.

In other news, find out which ‘top class’ Frank Lampard favourite the Blues are now ‘keen’ on signing here!

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