Everton ‘very keen’ on signing Jacob Greaves as new details emerges – sources.

Everton are interested in signing Hull City defender Jacob Greaves during the summer transfer window, according to Football Insider.

The 23-year-old has impressed for the Tigers in the Championship this season, helping them become contenders for a playoff spot in 2023-24.However, Greaves is now drawing interest from the Premier League, and a move to the top division is expected if Hull are not promoted this season.

Everton are great admirers of the left-footed centre-back, but they would have to stay in the Premier League to sign him this summer.

According to a reliable source, despite Hull’s aim, the club may be helpless to prevent Greaves from joining the Premier League this summer.

Everton have considerable interest in signing Jacob Greaves.
He has 36 appearances in the Championship this season, notching two goals and four assists.

The defender, who is largely considered as one of the greatest in the EFL, has started 90 minutes in all but one of their second-tier games in 2023-24.

Greaves signed a new contract at the KCOM Stadium in 2022, keeping him with the club until June 2026.

Hull, who are seventh in the Championship table with nine games remaining this season, have the option to extend the arrangement for another year.

Greaves progressed through the Tigers’ academy system and has made 170 appearances for the club since his debut in 2020.

Everton are 16th in the Premier League rankings with ten games remaining this season.

The Toffees have been docked six points and may face additional penalty this season due to Financial Fair Play rule violations.

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