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title: "Everton: Kevin Thelwell ‘in contact’ over Jesse Lingard"
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published: "2022-07-02T12:35:03Z"
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# Everton: Kevin Thelwell ‘in contact’ over Jesse Lingard

**[Everton](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/everton-fc-news/) journalist Chris Smith has revealed that Kevin Thelwell is now ‘in contact’ over the potential signing of Jesse Lingard this summer.**

### The Lowdown: Busy window?

After the capture of James Tarkowski and the sale of Richarlison to Tottenham Hotspur, it seems as if the Goodison Park outfit are in for a busy July.

Thelwell was appointed as their Director of Football in [February](https://www.evertonfc.com/news/2504576/thelwell-appointed-everton-director-of-football), and this is the first transfer window where he is taking the strategic lead for recruitment, so the 48 year-old will want to leave his mark and impress both Frank Lampard and the supporters.

### The Latest: Lingard ‘contact’

Taking to Twitter, [Smith, Blues correspondent for 90min,](https://twitter.com/CJSmith91/status/1542863216308617216) has revealed that Thelwell and the Merseyside club are now ‘in contact’ over Lingard, but he is one of ‘many’ targets:

*“Everton are in contact with Jesse Lingard, but he’s one of many targets. The club would ideally like to have Richarlison replaced before they head to America.”*

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### The Verdict: No-brainer

Given that Lingard is [out of contract](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jesse-lingard/profil/spieler/141660), and is currently rated at [£16.2m](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jesse-lingard/profil/spieler/141660) on the market, signing him on a free is surely a no-brainer for the Toffees.

Hailed as a [‘special’](https://www.unitedinfocus.com/news/de-gea-pays-tribute-to-two-special-guys-pogba-and-lingard/) player by David de Gea before leaving Manchester United, Lingard accumulated over 200 appearances for the Red Devils, scoring 35 goals and making a further 21 assists ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jesse-lingard/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/141660/plus/0?saison=&verein=985&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=)).

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He caught the eye in his loan spell at West Ham United in the 2020/21 season, where he managed a total of nine goals and five assists in just 16 Premier League games ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jesse-lingard/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/141660/plus/0?saison=&verein=379&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=)).

If he can rekindle that kind of form for the Blues, then the Englishman would no doubt be a shrewd pickup on a Bosman deal, saving the Richarlison cash for other investments.