Everton target Club America right-back Jorge Sanchez

It is an open secret that Everton need to sign a right-back.

The latest reports in England suggest that Everton are targeting Club America right-back Jorge Sanchez.

The Mexico international joined Club America from Santos Laguna in July 2018. His contract expires in the summer of 2025.

In 112 appearances for Club America, Jorge Sanchez has managed to score two goals, and create six goals for his teammates.

The 23-year-old is considered to be one of the best right-backs in Mexico. As a member of Mexico national football team, Sanchez won 15 caps.

His performances have seen him become the target of many European clubs including Everton.

The Toffees are looking to sign a right-back and have identified the 23-year-old as potential transfer target.

The Mexico international is thought to perfectly fit the profile of defensive player Rafael Benítez wants to target in the summer transfer window.

Everton are in the market for just a handful of statement signings who can improve the first-team.

There is no doubt that Sanchez will take Everton’s defense to a different level.

According to the report, “Club America are open to offers for Jorge Sanchez. The Mexico fullback is a target for Everton this summer. Local journalist Rubén Rodríguez reports Club America would be willing to let Everton target Sanchez leave this summer, but only in a permanent move. The Blues this week have been linked with the Mexican star, who has been competing at the Olympic Games. Club America are believed to have set their price at $10m (£7.2m) for the full-back.”

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Considering they don’t have a big budget, Everton will have to be smart with the signings in the transfer window.

Club America are preparing to sell their right-back should they receive right offer for him.

Good signing for Everton?

If Sanchez is available for the right price, then he could be a clever acquisition for Everton.

A right-back of Sanchez’s ceiling will be a massive addition to Everton squad as he will not only improve the overall quality of Benítez’s starting XI but also add some stability and variety to his defensive department.

It will be interesting to see whether Everton will make their move during the summer transfer window.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.