Everton source: Thelwell now plotting move for 6 ft 6 'real threat'; Pep thinks he's 'excellent'

Kevin Thelwell is reportedly now plotting a move to bring Jannik Vestergaard to Everton in the summer.

Vestergaard has seen his game time at Leicester City fairly limited since his move from Southampton, as he has only managed 20 appearances in total over all competitions so far this season, playing the full 90 minutes on just 12 of those occasions (Transfermarkt).

Thus, he may look to move on this summer, especially given that it is a World Cup year, as he will want to cement his place in the Denmark squad.

As per Football Insider, a source from Goodison Park has revealed that new director of football Thelwell is now plotting a move for Vestergaard, and a senior scout at the Merseyside club has already been sent to watch him play for his country this week.

The recruitment team are reportedly prioritising the signing of a ‘dominant’ central defender, given the Toffees’ defensive woes this term.

There is no doubt that Vestergaard would help elevate the quality of the Blues’ backline, after all, Manchester City manager and reigning Premier League champion Pep Guardiola hailed him as an ‘excellent‘ player earlier on in this campaign.

Described as a ‘real threat‘ in both boxes by journalist Luke Hatfield, his six-foot-six frame makes him very difficult to pick up, as he currently wins 2.1 of his aerial duels per game on average.

The 29-year-old is in his prime, so this is the perfect time to take advantage if Frank Lampard and Thelwell are both fans.

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