Everton are looking to derail Kenny Tete's contract renegotiation with Fulham, after offering a three-year contract. The respected Dutch right-back’s current deal runs out at the end of June, meaning he could move on a free transfer, but the Craven Cottage hierarchy have been confident of a new agreement.

Everton are close to securing a deal to sign Fulham's Dutch right-back Kenny Tete on a free transfer. Manager David Moyes has made the position one of his summer priorities after 39-year-old Ashley Young was not offered a new contract, and with veteran captain Seamus Coleman facing an uncertain playing future.

Fulham have pinpointed Heerenveen star Oliver Braude as a potential summer acquisition as boss Marco Silva prepares for Kenny Tete to walk away from Craven Cottage and join Premier League counterparts Everton as preparations are made for next season,