MX23RW : Thursday, December 12 21:59:17| >> :120:13164:13164:

Rafael Benitez 'wants Everton to sign Clement Lenglet from Barcelona'

Benitez 'wants Everton to sign Lenglet from Barcelona'
© Reuters
Barcelona centre-back Clement Lenglet emerges as a transfer target for Everton, according to a report.

Everton boss Rafael Benitez is reportedly keen for the Toffees to sign Barcelona centre-back Clement Lenglet during this summer's transfer window.

The France international has been a regular for the Catalan giants since arriving from Sevilla in 2018 but is believed to be available for transfer ahead of the 2021-22 campaign.

According to Fichajes, Benitez has instructed the Everton board to move for the 26-year-old, as he is determined to add to his defence during the current market.

The report claims that Lenglet could be available for a fee in the region of €20m (£17.2m), with Barcelona needing to bring in transfer funds and reduce their wage budget this summer.

The centre-back has made 133 appearances for the Catalan giants since his arrival, including 48 outings in all competitions during the 2020-21 season.

Everton are also believed to be targeting PSV Eindhoven's Denzel Dumfries, who made a positive impression for the Netherlands at this summer's European Championship.

ID:454470:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect2279:
Written by
Matt Law

Click here for more stories about Rafael Benitez

Click here for more stories about Barcelona

Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Moise Kean in action for Paris Saint-Germain in February 2021
Read Next:
Everton 'unwilling to loan Moise Kean out again'
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Barcelona17122350193138
2Real Madrid16113234132136
3Atletico MadridAtletico16105130111935
4Athletic Bilbao1795326151132
5Villarreal157532725226
6Real Sociedad167361611524
7Osasuna166642225-324
8Mallorca177371620-424
9GironaGirona166462223-122
10Celta Vigo166372527-221
11Real BetisBetis165651820-221
12Rayo Vallecano155461516-119
13Sevilla165471723-619
14Las PalmasLas Palmas165382227-518
15Getafe163761113-216
16AlavesAlaves164391827-915
17Leganes163671423-915
18Espanyol1541101528-1313
19Valencia142481322-910
20Real ValladolidValladolid1623111134-239


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!