Fans of Everton have been reacting to a report on the release clause of the Toffees’ supposed transfer target Lorenzo Pellegrini.
According to Corriere dello Sport, the Italian midfielder could be available for a cut-price in the summer, as only half of his £26 million release clause must be paid upfront, with the rest within two years (via @TheGwladysSt), which had fans delighted.
If the rumoured price for Lorenzo Pellegrini is correct, should the Toffees make a move for him?Yes, would be silly not to
No, wouldn't fit in with us
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Lorenzo Pellegrini could be available for a cut-price this summer. His release clause is £26m, only half of that has to be paid upfront with the remaining £13m paid in two years' time. Everton remain interested in the midfielder. (Source: Corriere dello Sport)#EFC pic.twitter.com/rKRhICIzZI
— The Everton End (@TheEvertonEnd) April 2, 2020
£13m up front for Lorenzo Pellegrini would end up being one of the bargains of the summer, shame he wouldn’t really fit in
— Michael (@greenallefc) April 2, 2020
— COME ON YOU BLUES! (@Tezza_c1878) April 2, 2020
I’d love him have for years
— James Andrews (@SavEliiz2014) April 2, 2020
The link between Carlo Ancelotti’s side and the Roma man was initially drawn by Calciomercato, with the Italian news outlet stating the Toffees’ interest first.
So far this season, Pellegrini has been the second-best performer for Roma in Serie A with a 7.21/10 average rating (per WhoScored), leaving fans keen on the move.
Yes please ??
— willzy91 EFC ?? (@jarrodwills) April 2, 2020
That would be a steal.
— Andreas Wätt (@Wattawildworld) April 3, 2020
So a midfield of Bale, Ramsey, James, Pellegrini, Lozano ?? I don’t know who to get on my shirt ?
— craigcassidy (@craigc1000) April 2, 2020
What do we think?
In Serie A so far this season, the 23-year-old midfielder has bagged one goal and eight assists in 18 appearances to earn his impressive average rating (per WhoScored).
Pellegrini has also made by far the most key passes in Roma’s squad in the league on average with 2.9 per game and the most through balls with 0.4 (per WhoScored).