Tottenham could have to act quickly if they want to sign Georginio Wijnaldum, as the Daily Mail report that Everton have now made the midfielder one of their prime targets.
Newcastle want £27million for the 25-year-old, who they signed for £10million less than that last summer.
Spurs are understandably not keen to spend that, but the Toffees, the Premier League’s new money club, could flex their financial muscles in a bid to prove they are just as capable as the division’s top sides.
Wijnaldum is keen to leave Newcastle following their relegation to the Championship, but the Magpies may have to accept a lower offer.
The Dutchman would be a good option for Lilywhites boss Mauricio Pochettino, who is looking to add more pace to his midfield.
Having finally signed an out-and-out striker in Vincent Janssen, Tottenham now need to boost other areas of their attack.
Wijnaldum was one of the few highlights of Newcastle’s dismal last season, scoring 11 goals and providing 5 assists.
Rafael Benitez is desperately trying to keep his squad together, but it could be in vain.
Everton are determined to transform their own under-achieving side, and Ronald Koeman evidently thinks Wijnaldum is the answer to that.
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