With his performance, he moved up to tenth position on the club’s all-time appearance list, ahead of Dixie Dean and Leon Osman.
The Toffees legend, who joined the team in January 2009 after transferring from Irish club Sligo Rovers, has now been confirmed to leave the club at the end of the season after 17 years.
TEAMtalk claims that Everton have identified Celta Vigo’s Mingueza as a potential right-back target for next summer and are now looking into other options.
According to the report, the Toffees’ scouts have consistently monitored Mingueza’s play throughout this season and have been pleased by his general performances, and they are now considering a cheap free transfer.
According to the story, Everton are also considering a move for a left-back and think the 27-year-old, who can play in a variety of roles, might be a viable option for the position.
According to TEAMtalk, the Merseyside club seems to be ramping up attempts to recruit Mingueza, and David Moyes’ team has spoken with the Spaniard’s representatives about a possible summer move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
A substitute for Coleman?
However, the report states that Everton is up against stiff competition from Premier League rivals Arsenal, Manchester City, Aston Villa, and Newcastle United in the battle for the four-cap Spanish international’s signature.
At the worst possible moment of the season, Everton’s performance has suffered a dramatic decline, as seen by the team’s current six-game losing streak.
In their first season at Hill Dickinson Stadium, the Toffees have also amassed just 23 points, which is two less than their total from their last season at Goodison Park.
Their recent 3-1 loss to Sunderland served to highlight the need for more talent in the team in preparation for the upcoming season.
The Merseyside club gave a lackluster performance, which has all but dashed their already faint hopes of earning a spot in European soccer.
Mingueza, who Transfermarkt estimates to be worth £15 million, would be a wise choice since he can play at any position in the defense, which is one area David Moyes is anticipated to focus on over the summer.
