Kenny Tete could add a new dimension to the Everton starting XI should the club get a deal for the right-back over the line. The Blues have muddled through on the right of the defence over recent seasons, patching up that area with centre-backs and midfielders through the injury struggles of specialists Seamus Coleman and Nathan Patterson.

Everton are close to securing a deal to sign Fulham's Dutch right-back Kenny Tete on a free transfer. Manager David Moyes has made the position one of his summer priorities after 39-year-old Ashley Young was not offered a new contract, and with veteran captain Seamus Coleman facing an uncertain playing future.

Everton are nearing an agreement to sign Fulham right-back Kenny Tete on a free transfer, with talks over a three-year deal at an advanced stage. Manager David Moyes has identified the position as a priority this summer following the departure of 39-year-old Ashley Young and uncertainty surrounding club captain Seamus Coleman’s future.