Everton believe Southampton’s £7M is asking too much for a soon-to-be free agent

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Everton can reject interest in Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters. The Toffees consider Southampton’s £7M demand too much for Walker-Peters, who is now in the final six months of his contract.

Everton’s pursuit of Saints star Kyle Walker-Peters has been nothing new. And it has been for obvious reasons as the player has emerged as one of the most promising full-backs in the Premier League.

Understandably, with the full-back’s contract expiring in June, there has been speculation around Southampton.

To the point that boss Ivan Juric himself had to intervene before the match against Swansea. As the manager had urged, Walker-Peters must stay at Southampton if they are to avoid relegation.

And it feels that fortune also wants the same.

Everton believe Southampton’s £7M is asking too much for a soon-to-be free agent

As per TeamTalk reports, sources state that Everton’s interest appears to be waning in the Walker-Peters deal.

Southampton are aware of the player’s potential and do not want to consider anything below £7m. However, potential suitors consider it too much as he is in the final stages of his contract.

In the overall scenario, Southampton are now left with two options. Either convince the player to a new contract extension or let him go for free in the summer.

Obviously, as obvious as it sounds, the Saints would like to go with the first option. For the same, the club is willing to make another attempt to agree Walker-Peters for a new deal.

But it may not be as simple as it sounds.

As one of the most versatile full-backs in England, Walker-Peters will want to continue in the top flight. This makes it all the more necessary for Southampton to escape relegation.

With the future of one of their best players on the line, the club will want to give it their all, on and off the pitch. It is clear that the coming weeks will be crucial for Walker-Peter’s Southampton future.

Let’s hope for the best in the right-back’s ongoing transfer saga.

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