Everton tipped to accept January offers for two stars after source’s ‘huge’ reveal – pundit
Paul Robinson has backed Everton to cash in on Yerry Mina and Abdoulaye Doucoure in the January transfer window.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Spurs and England number one said getting the two stars off of the wage bill could create room for new signings.
Doucoure and Mina are both out of contract at Goodison Park next summer.
Both players will be able to speak to foreign clubs regarding a pre-contract from January.
An Everton source has told Football Insider the club are keen to trim their wage bill, with Doucoure and Mina both believed to be on “huge” salaries, among the highest at the club.
When asked by Football Insider if Frank Lampard should let the duo leave, Robinson said: “Mina’s injury record is not good at all.
“Doucoure has been a good player for Everton but given his age and the competition in that area, it might be time for him to move on.
“[Amadou] Onana has been an excellent acquisition. He is only going to get better.
“Frank needs to be given an opportunity to put his own stamp on the team and if that involves players leaving, Doucoure and Mina may make way.
“There has been a slight improvement this year but they are still lacking quality in certain areas. You cannot completely turn it around in one or two transfer windows.
“If Doucoure and Mina offers are accepted, that would free up some room on the wage bill. That may allow Frank to bring in bodies that he wants.”
In other news, Kieran Maguire has claimed multiple new deals are on cards as Everton hold ‘vital’ Bramley-Moore talks.