Everton And Nottingham Forest Lead Race For €25M Defender: Should The Toffees Actually Prioritise Him This Summer?
Everton And Nottingham Forest Lead Race For €25M Defender: Should The Toffees Actually Prioritise Him This Summer? Everton are firmly in contention to sign Juventus centre-back Federico Gatti this summer. According to the Italian outlet Tuttosport and Sport Witness , the Toffees and Nottingham Forest are currently the most serious contenders for the 27-year-old.
Both clubs are very interested in the defender and actually tried to bring him to England last summer. Everton chase Juventus defender Federico Gatti as the summer window approaches Gatti has fallen out of favour since Luciano Spalletti took over at Juventus, as the manager prefers a defensive back three of Pierre Kalulu, Gleison Bremer, and Lloyd Kelly. This change in the pecking order has essentially put Gatti on the market, even though he only signed a new contract in Turin last July.
Transfermarkt values him at €16 million, but Juventus are reportedly holding out for closer to €25 million. AC Milan are still watching the situation, while Napoli’s sporting director, Giovanni Manna, is a known fan. Additionally, Galatasaray have already sent a representative to Turin for direct talks.
Gatti offers aerial strength and solid clearance numbers, but his passing and discipline in a high defensive line remain significant concerns. Juventus seem ready to sell the defender to help fund their own summer recruitment. Should Everton actually prioritise signing Federico Gatti this summer?
TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 25: Federico Gatti of Juventus FC reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between Juventus and Galatasaray A. S. at Juventus Stadium on February 25, 2026 in Turin, Italy.