Italian press link Everton to Austrian “hatchet man”
Everton are being linked with Austrian midfielder Veli Kavlak who plays for Turkish club Beskitas in the Italian Media with Corriere dello Sport saying that Everton have been joined in the hunt by Lazio, Leicester and Southampton.
The 26 year old midfielder is a defensive midfielder for his club but plays in a more advanced role for his country and is described as a box to box hardworking leader, who although isn’t dirty is known to be a hatchet man for his club.
Kavlak has played 128 times for his club scoring 8 goals in the process and his contract is set to expire in the summer.
Agent Max Hagmayr confirmed interest earlier this month
“Southampton, Everton and Leicester City are interested from England, they are keeping tabs and could make offers depending on the situation,” he told turkish-football.com.
“Veli is a player with great club and international experience so it is natural for clubs to be interested.
“He has performed at a high level consistently for Besiktas so it should it is no surprise that these clubs want to sign him.”
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