Report: Everton plan to fight West Ham United for Angelo Ogbonna deal

Everton are hopeful of signing Juventus defender Angelo Ogbonna this summer, according to reports.

The centre-back is expected to leave the Serie A champions in this window, and he has been heavily linked with a move to West Ham United.

However, the Liverpool Echo claims that Everton are firmly in the race to snap up the 27-year-old, who is expected to cost around £10m, as they eye up replacements for Sylvain Distin.

Ogbonna, who has 10 caps for Italy, joined Juventus in 2013.