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Everton<\/a> are reportedly \u2018showing an interest\u2019 in signing Sporting CP defender Georgios Vagiannidis, as per Portuguese outlet A Bola<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n After being impressed by the 24-year-old\u2019s performances for Greek giants Panathinaikos, the Lions decided to purchase him last summer. However, he has taken time to settle into his new surroundings.<\/p>\n He started only 16 matches across all competitions this term, registering seven assists and keeping three clean sheets. Moreover, Vagiannidis helped his side finish second in the Liga Portugal.<\/p>\n Now, while citing and translating the print version of A Bola<\/em>, Sport Witness<\/span><\/a> report that following the Greek\u2019s difficulties to break into Rui Borges\u2019 starting line-up, Sporting are open to cashing-in on him this summer, even though his existing deal is set to run until 2030.<\/p>\n They are prepared to accept just around \u00a39m, and Everton are \u2018showing an interest\u2019 in signing him. The Toffees hold a long-standing interest in the Greek as they wanted to buy him last summer before he decided to join the Portuguese giants.<\/p>\n Everton have enquired about the details of finalising the operation this summer, but haven\u2019t launched a formal proposal yet. On the other hand, Villarreal are in this race as well and have made contact to enquire about his availability.<\/p>\n Vagiannidis doesn\u2019t want to return to Greece and is keen to stay at Sporting and fight for the first team spot. However, he might be open to joining a competitive league like the Premier League<\/a>.<\/p>\n He is a right-footed attack-minded right-back. He is quick, good in the air, can link up the play, has the ability to dribble past opposition defenders in tight areas and is also efficient in defensive contributions.<\/p>\n Everton have struggled with right-back issues over the last few years, and Jake O\u2019Brien has been providing cover in this position, even though he is a centre-back by trait.<\/p>\n Vagiannidis is a talented player and is set to enter his prime. So, he would be a shrewd acquisition for Everton should they purchase him. However, it is going to be interesting to see whether the Merseyside club eventually make a concrete approach to secure his service in this window.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Rememore](\"https:\/\/football-talk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FootballTalk_New_Chapter-rememore.png\")
<\/a><\/div>\nVagiannidis to Everton<\/h2>\n
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