Everton linked with shock Kevin De Bruyne move
Everton have found themselves at the centre of a surprise transfer story involving Kevin De Bruyne, with reports suggesting the Napoli playmaker's future in Italy could be in doubt ahead of the January window.
Goal reports that PSV Eindhoven have opened talks to sign De Bruyne from Napoli in January, with the Belgian midfielder's situation also throwing up "surprise Everton links" (Goal). The suggestion is that Everton have emerged as an unexpected name in the conversation around the former Manchester City star.
TeamTalk goes further in assessing how realistic any move to Goodison Park might be, stating that while Everton "have been linked with a shock move" for De Bruyne, their understanding is that it is "highly unlikely" the Manchester City legend would actually join the Toffees in January (TeamTalk). That points to this being very much a speculative link rather than anything close to concrete business.
The Liverpool Echo adds some club context, revealing that Duncan Ferguson has given his verdict on the De Bruyne transfer talk after the Belgian's future at Napoli was "thrown into doubt". The same Echo report also mentions Ferguson discussing Andy Robertson in relation to Everton talks, though the De Bruyne question appears to be the main focus.
Taken together, all three outlets agree that De Bruyne's position at Napoli looks uncertain and that his name has been loosely attached to Everton, but there is no agreement that a move is likely. Goal frames PSV as the more active suitor (Goal), while TeamTalk is the most sceptical about Everton's chances of actually landing him (TeamTalk), and the Echo's Ferguson angle suggests the club itself is having to address the speculation.
For Everton fans, it's a story to watch rather than get carried away with for now - a famous name floated amid genuine uncertainty over his Napoli future, but with nothing concrete pointing towards Goodison Park being his next destination.
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