Everton are close to completing their second signing of the summer.

After Carlos Alcaraz, Kenny Tete is set to sign for Everton on a three-year contract upon the expiry of his Fulham contract.

Tete was in talks to extend his stay at Craven Cottage, but couldn’t agree on a contract length, and so the Toffees have swooped in and met his demands.

Fulham fans are really disappointed to see Tete leave, as they feel he’s one of the best defensive right-backs in the Premier League.

So quite clearly, it’s a smart bit of business from Everton, and it addresses a key area that needed improvement.

Now, David Moyes and his chiefs have turned their attention to the opposite flank, with a left-back on the continent being eyed.

Lille left-back Gabriel Gudmudsson.Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty ImagesEverton are eyeing Lille defender Gabriel Gudmundsson

Everton and Leeds are in a fair few transfer battles this summer.

The Toffees are facing competition from Daniel Farke’s men for Habib Diarra, who is one of the most sought-after midfielders in Ligue 1.

Callum Wilson is also wanted by Everton and Leeds, and now, the Premier League duo are at it again for Lille left-back Gabriel Gudmundsson.

That’s according to Leeds Live, who claim they’re both keeping tabs on Gudmunsson after an impressive season in France.

The 26-year-old was a stalwart last term and played a key role in their Champions League campaign, which saw them knocked out by Borussia Dortmund in the knockouts.

Wolves are also circling for Gudmunsson’s signature, with it being suggested that he could leave for a discounted fee given his contract expires next year.

Gudmundsson one of Europe’s best dribblers

Impressively, according to FBref’s underlying data, Gudmundsson is actually one of the best dribblers in Europe for his position.

He ranks in the top eight per cent for progressive carries per 90 compared to his positional peers across the top five leagues, which is really encouraging.

The Sweden international also sits in the top 10 per cent for successful take-ons, amplifying that point even further.

From an attacking point of view, there aren’t many better on the statistics, but defensively, Gudmundsson’s numbers aren’t convincing.

The left-back isn’t even in the top 65 per cent for tackles, blocks, clearances, and aerial duels won per 90.

That may be a worry for Moyes, with Vitaliy Mykolenko not really a strong defender, either.