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Everton may have just received an ominous signal regarding their summer transfer plans, with Fabrizio Romano’s latest update on Tottenham Hotspur’s situation potentially spelling trouble for David Moyes and his rebuilding project.
The Toffees face a critical summer, with sweeping changes expected both in terms of signings and departures. While this will mark the Friedkin Group’s first chance to truly invest in the squad following their takeover, the club must also prepare for mounting interest in several of their key assets from rival Premier League clubs.
One such player now attracting attention is Vitaliy Mykolenko, Everton’s only senior left-back, who has reportedly emerged as a potential target for Tottenham. According to *The Boy Hotspur*, Spurs are monitoring Mykolenko’s situation as they anticipate possible changes in their own defensive ranks. Romano reports that Manchester City are showing growing interest in Tottenham’s current left-back Destiny Udogie, and a successful bid from Pep Guardiola’s side could leave Spurs scrambling for reinforcements.
This creates a worrying scenario for Everton. Mykolenko has been one of the more consistent performers in what’s been a chaotic season at Goodison Park. With injuries and squad depth issues already plaguing Moyes’ side, the Ukrainian’s value to the team has never been higher. He recently returned to action after a minor injury sustained in the Merseyside Derby, reinforcing his importance in the final stretch of the campaign.
Everton are reportedly eager to tie Mykolenko down to a new contract to fend off interest and reward his performances, but Tottenham’s need for a reliable left-back could make negotiations difficult. To complicate matters further, there is mutual interest between Everton and Tottenham over former fan-favorite Richarlison. While this could offer some flexibility in talks, the reality is Everton can scarcely afford to lose a player as crucial as Mykolenko, especially when viable replacements are limited.
In Mykolenko’s absence, right-back Nathan Patterson was forced to deputize on the left against Arsenal. While the young Scot put in a spirited display, he’s not seen as a long-term solution on the left flank—making the Ukrainian even more indispensable to Moyes’ plans.
As Tottenham’s summer plans evolve and Manchester City circle Udogie, Everton may find themselves in an unwanted battle to retain one of their few dependable defenders, just when they need to be building, not breaking, their squad.
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