Everton are reportedly pursuing a deal for Real Betis midfielder Guido Rodriguez as Frank Lampard aims to continue his rebuild of his first-team squad.
The Blues have made one summer signing during the current transfer window, recruiting James Tarkowski, though are believed to be close to striking an agreement for Sporting Lisbon defender Ruben Vinagre. One department Everton supporters are keen to see strengthened is midfield, however, after being overrun in this area on multiple occasions last season.
Rodriguez is the latest name to emerge as a target for the Toffees and would command a fee in the region of €25million (£20m), having 'set their sights' on the Argentine as a potential option to explore.
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A report by Diario de Sevilla, via Cesar Luis Merlo, has claimed Everton have made an approach to recruit the 28-year-old, though state no formal offer has been submitted at this stage. The reason behind Rodriguez's exit is believed to relate to Betis' attempts to balance their books and raise capital for signings of their own.
Liverpool were last year linked with the 2021 Copa America winner as a possible Gini Wijnaldum replacement, though nothing materialised as the Reds' only summer addition proved to be Ibrahima Konate. It remains to be seen as to whether or not Everton will take their reported interest to the next level for the defensive midfielder, whose contract at his current employers expires in 2024
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