Coral’s Rumour Reel: Everton to strike it Ritch, Vardy to City

Matt Haynes | December 27, 2015

Toffees track Matt

Everton, 3/1 with Coral for a top six finish, are monitoring Bournemouth winger Matt Ritchie, who is understood to have a number of clubs interested in him.

Ritchie has been one of the standout performers for the Cherries this season and boss Eddie Howe will be keen to hang onto his prized asset.

West Ham United, West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United are also expected to compete for his signature, though Toffees boss Roberto Martinez remains a long term fan of the player, with any fee expected to be in the region of £10m for the 26-year-old.

Manchester City plan Vardy swoop

Manuel Pellegrini’s side are reportedly plotting a £30m bid for Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy as they prepare to stay competitive on all fronts this season.

With a tough Premier League schedule in the second half of the season and concerns over Sergio Aguero’s fitness, it leaves them with one fit senior striker in Wilfried Bony, who signed from Swansea City last January in a £24m deal.