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Everton weigh up cut-price deal for defender

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Everton are weighing up a move for West Ham’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

Wan-Bissaka is among the players expected to leave the London Stadium this summer after the club’s 14-year stay in the Premier League ended.

The Hammers will need to raise £150 million in player sales to balance their books in the wake of last weekend’s relegation to The Championship.

David Moyes’ side are set to be in the market for a right-back following captain Seamus Coleman’s retirement and a dearth of convincing options.

Centre-back Jake O’Brien has been utilised in the role since the Scot’s return while Nathan Patterson, a natural in the position, continues to be overlooked.

As the Blues look to strengthen their backline, Wan-Bissaka has emerged as a viable target for Moyes to raid his former employers in the transfer window.

According to the Telegraph, the DR Congo international could be available for as little as £10M on account of West Ham’s perilous financial situation.

Since returning to the capital in 2024, Wan-Bissaka has made 65 appearances and was voted their Player of the Season at the end of his debut campaign.

Last summer Everton pursued a move for Kenny Tete in a bid to solve their right-back dilemma before he signed a new long-term deal with Fulham.