Everton line-up Man United defender if they can’t sign Yerry Mina

Everton’s search for a centre-half

It’s been clear for a while that Everton are looking to bolster their defence for the 2018-19 season.
Last season Everton conceded a whopping 58 goals in their 38 Premier League games.

Yet, while Everton have brought in Marco Silva and Marcel Brands to overhaul their backroom staff, the only player to move to Goodison Park so far has been Richarlison.

Barcelona & Manchester United

According to Paul Joyce in the Times on Tuesday, Everton have two centre-halves on their shopping list.

Everton favour a move for Barcelona and Colombia’s Yerry Mina. However should that deal prove elusive, Everton are ready to move for Man United’s Marcos Rojo instead. The Times report:

Everton have been negotiating with Barcelona for the Colombia defender Mina, too, with Rojo an alternative target. The Argentina international did not go on United’s tour to the US owing to an injury sustained at the World Cup, and will be allowed to leave by Jose Mourinho.

Sadly for Everton fans, no price tags for Mina or Rojo are mentioned by the Times.
The Times also steer clear of detailing the types of contract on offer from Everton. Are they loan deals or permanent offers?

Lucas Digne to Goodison Park

Everton are set to sign one Barcelona defender this summer as Lucas Digne seems set for Goodison Park. The Times note:

The French left back is expected to undergo a medical at Everton in the next 24 hours after a transfer fee in the region of £19 million was agreed with Barcelona.