SOUTHAMPTON want £40million for right-back Kyle Walker-Peters.
Everton have an eye on the full-back, 25, but are short of that valuation.
Southampton are attempting to fend off interest from their English star Kyle Walker-Peters
Saints had been keen on Welsh defender Neco Williams as a potential replacement but he joined Nottingham Forest from Liverpool instead.
And that means Walker-Peters won’t come cheap.
The former Spurs star has made 62 appearances for south coast club after his 2020 move.
Walker-Peters failed to establish himself as a first-team starter at White Hart Lane.
But the full-back has managed to find his feet far better at St Mary’s, with one of his best moments being a stunning goal against Manchester City which ended their 12 game winning run last season.
His performances have also reportedly caught the interest of Manchester United and Arsenal, who both have him have on their list of possible targets.
But Tottenham have the ability to undercut the market as they have a £30m buy-back clause in their deal with Southampton.
Kyle-Walkers is contracted to the club until 2025.
If Everton were to land him, he would follow James Tarkowski as the second major signing in defence as Frank Lampard looks to shore up the Toffees’ leaky defence which left them fighting relegation.
Tarkowski joined on a free earlier this month as the 29-year-old left Burnley after six years at Turf Moor.
Lampard will also be looking to draft in replacements up front after losing Richarlison to Tottenham.
He signed earlier this month for £60m.
