Bournemouth set sights on signing Everton's Ukrainian defender Vitaliy Mykolenko

The transfer could be completed as early as the winter transfer window.

Details: According to SportsBoom, 26-year-old left-back for the Ukrainian national team and Everton, Vitaliy Mykolenko, has caught the serious attention of Bournemouth.

Reports indicate that the Cherries will focus on persuading Mykolenko not to sign a new contract with Everton, as his current deal expires next summer. This would allow Bournemouth to sign him either for free in the summer or at a significant discount during the winter transfer window.

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Everton are reluctant to let the Ukrainian leave and are preparing a new, improved contract for him, as head coach David Moyes considers Vitaliy one of the team's key players.

This season, Mykolenko has made 9 appearances for Everton but is yet to register a goal or assist, while his market value is estimated at €25 million by Transfermarkt.

Previously, Bournemouth had another Ukrainian in their ranks – Illia Zabarnyi, who moved to PSG this summer, earning the club about €65 million.

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