Fulham Nears New Deal to Retain Right-Back Kenny Tete Amid Everton Interest

Fulham are close to securing a new contract with right-back Kenny Tete, who had been heavily linked with a move to Everton as his contract was set to expire. Despite Everton manager David Moyes prioritizing the signing to replace Ashley Young, Fulham's fresh contract offer has put the transfer in doubt, with the club confident of retaining the 29-year-old defender who has been with them for nearly five years. Everton are now expected to explore alternative right-back options such as Kyle Walker-Peters and Vladimir Coufal due to the uncertainty over Tete's future. Meanwhile, Everton are also focused on other transfer targets, including midfield reinforcements like Fred from Fenerbahce and bolstering their striker options, as Dominic Calvert-Lewin will leave the club this summer. The situation highlights Everton's need to strengthen key positions amid ongoing contract negotiations and player departures. Fulham's potential retention of Tete denies Everton a free transfer opportunity for a proven Premier League defender, complicating their summer recruitment plans.