MEDIA WATCH

What The Papers Say - 16 July

The views on this page are taken from the local and national media and do not necessarily reflect the views of Everton.

The Telegraph claims Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly is interested in moving to England to reunite with Rafael Benitez at Everton. 

The pair spent two years working together in Italy and have a "strong" relationship, according to the publication's source. 

However, a "substantial" fee would have to be met should the Senegal international make the move to the Premier League.

Keeping with Italy, Calciomercato reports that Everton have made an offer for Atalanta goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini.

The report claims the Italian is valued in the region of £17million and impressed last season in the Champions League. 

The Blues will reportedly have to compete with Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers who are keen on signing the 26-year-old.

The Daily Mail writes that Everton are set to sign highly-rated Sunderland youngster Francis Okoronkwo. 

The 16-year-old striker will reportedly move south for a fee worth up to £1million.

Another youngster who looks set to make the move to Goodison Park is Luuk Kluiters, according to Voetbal International. 

The Dutch football magazine says the Club have beaten QPR and Ajax in the race to sign the AZ Alkmaar defender. 

The 18-year-old will reportedly sign a contract until 2023 with an option for a further year. 

Kluiters will have to wait on his work permit before signing for the Blues, the report claims.