Everton ‘want’ to sign player– Toffees keen on deal despite lacking a manager

Kieran Trippier’s fine form for Atlético Madrid in their title winning campaign has prompted links with a move to Manchester United.

The Red Devils are not the only club chasing the right-back as Everton have joined United in the race for the 30-year-old.

That’s according to Friday’s edition of AS, who add the Toffees ‘want’ him this summer following the player’s ‘good work’ for the La Liga winners.

A deal, however, remains complicated because Los Rojiblancos’ intention is to retain the fullback.

His current deal was set to expire in 2022, the newspaper explains there was a clause in his contract to automatically extend his contract by further 12 months when he made more than 20 appearances last season.

His market value is set at €20m. 

Even though the likes of Everton and United want to bring the former Burnley man back to the Premier League in the summer, a deal remains difficult because of the time left on his contract and the stance maintained by Atlético.

According to AS, England international Trippier remains a ‘vital’ figure for Diego Simeone’s side.