Everton interested in signing Tariq Lamptey on free transfer

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 30: Tariq Lamptey of Brighton & Hove Albion shoots under pressure from Andrew Robertson of Liverpool during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool at Amex Stadium on October 30, 2024 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)Everton are reportedly interested in signing Ghanaian defender Tariq Lamptey on a free transfer at the end of the season, should his contract with Brighton and Hove Albion expire as expected.According to Africa Foot, Lamptey is eager to leave Brighton, where he has struggled to regain a regular spot in the team after battling with injuries in recent years.The 24-year-old’s contract runs out at the end of the season, and while several clubs, including Juventus, are interested, Lamptey prefers to stay in the Premier League.Brighton and manager Fabian Hrzeler are open to letting Lamptey go as early as January to avoid losing him for free. Although Brighton has not set a price, Transfermarkt values the full-back at 12m. Lampteys representatives are keen on finding a move that will allow him to regain his form and improve his statistics in the Premier League.Everton, in need of a long-term solution at right-back, have already made their interest known, and it seems Lamptey is open to a potential move to Goodison Park.