Everton in transfer tussle to sign Omar Alderete

Everton will reportedly look to sign 27-year-old versatile Paraguayan defender Omar Alderete from La Liga club Getafe in the summer transfer window.

According to a report by Paraguayan outlet Versus, Omar Alderete is the subject of interest from Everton. The Toffees have been scouring the market for a centre-back heading into the summer transfer window. The 27-year-old Getafe defender has thus emerged as a target for the Merseyside outfit.

Who is Omar Alderete?

Omar Alderete has made considerable progress since joining Getafe from Hertha BSC. A native of Asuncion, he spent his formative years in his homeland before graduating from the youth division at Cerro Porteno. Since then, he has represented clubs in Argentina, Switzerland, Germany, and Spain.

The 27-year-old has enjoyed most success in Spain, especially in his ongoing stint with Getafe. The Azulones initially signed Alderete on a season-long loan deal in August 2022 before completing a permanent move last summer. The player has turned out 63 times thus far for the Spanish outfit while chipping in with one goal and two assists.

Meanwhile, Omar Alderete’s progress at Getafe has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe. A move to the Premier League in the summer transfer window might be on the cards for the Paraguayan international, with Everton vying for his signature.

La Liga to Premier League this summer?

Everton’s interest in Omar Alderete is understandable. The Toffees have been scouring the market for a centre-back heading into the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding the long-term future of Jarrad Branthwaite. With Manchester United keen on signing the Englishman, Everton must identify a potential replacement.

Jacob Greaves was a target for Everton before they lost to Ipswich Town in the chase. Alderete has thus emerged as an option worth considering for the Merseyside club. However, Everton will face stiff competition from Sevilla in the race to sign the 27-year-old from La Liga club Getafe.

The prospect of embarking on an adventure in the Premier League might be attractive. However, it will be interesting to see how much Getafe will demand to part ways with the Paraguayan international after signing him for only €4 million last summer.

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