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Everton and Crystal Palace contact for Portuguese defender – Jorge Mendes key

Everton and Crystal Palace are alive to the possibility of signing Lecce’s Tiago Gabriel, who has grown significantly in the past 12 months. The centre-back has become a key player for the Italian side since joining for just €2m in…

By Kaustubh Pandey · Sport Witness

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 8:36 AM

Key Things to Know

Everton and Crystal Palace have made inquiries regarding a potential permanent move for Lecce defender Tiago Gabriel.
Lecce values the 21-year-old Portuguese center-back at between €25m and €30m.
Gabriel is represented by agent Jorge Mendes and is under contract with the Serie A side until 2030.

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Everton and Crystal Palace have initiated contact and requested information regarding a potential permanent transfer for Lecce defender Tiago Gabriel. According to Tuttomercatoweb, the Premier League clubs are making moves ahead of the January transfer window, with the 21-year-old Portuguese center-back represented by high-profile agent Jorge Mendes.

Gabriel recently extended his contract with Lecce through 2030, a move intended to increase his market valuation to between €25m and €30m. Lecce originally signed him for €2m in January 2025 and are reportedly keen on securing a significant capital gain, while Italian clubs AC Milan and Fiorentina also remain interested.

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