Everton in talks to sell ‘unbelievable’ in-demand player – report

Thu 15 July 2021 19:15, UK

Everton are in talks with a club in the United Arab Emirates over the possible sale of Bernard, according to the .

In addition, the Toffees winger is reportedly also courting interest from Russia and Greece.

Bernard joined Everton in 2018 on a free transfer after leaving Shakhtar Donetsk.

The 28-year-old was a regular in the Merseysiders’ starting XI under Marco Silva.

However, he became more of a peripheral figure under Carlo Ancelotti.

Bernard made 18 appearances in 2020-21, of which 12 came in the Premier League, and just two were top-flight starts.

He was reportedly close to sealing a permanent move to Dubai-based Al-Nasr in January, but the deal collapsed.

Bernard is one of Everton’s highest earners, on a reported

In addition, his contract expires next summer, so this is the last chance the Toffees have of getting a decent fee for him.

Everton legend Leighton Baines previously described Bernard as a player with “unbelievable quality” ().

But despite this, it looks as though the brazilian remains surplus to requirements and likely to head for the Goodison exit door.

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