Everton closes in on acquiring Fulham’s Kenny Tete on a free transfer
Everton are set to sign Fulham right-back Kenny Tete on a free transfer after 39-year-old Ashley Young’s contract was not renewed. Manager David Moyes wants to bolster his team to prepare for the upcoming English Premier League season.
Moyes wants to fix the right side of his team’s defence, and Tete, 29, has become his top choice since his contract with Fulham ends this month. The London club wanted to keep him, but Everton moved quickly. Talks over a three-year deal are already at an advanced stage.
Tete has played 14 times for the Netherlands and has nearly five years of Premier League experience.
Moyes has considered several high-profile options, including Kyle Walker of Manchester City, Kyle Walker-Peters of Southampton, and Vladimir Coufal, a player Moyes managed at West Ham. However, Tete, who also played for Ajax and Lyon, looks likely to join Everton’s roster soon.
