The 33-year-old has been without a team since leaving Galatasaray at the end of last season. After a proposed move to Lazio failed to materialise, the Premier League has emerged as a possible destination.
TyC Sports reports that Everton have revived discussions with Icardi’s camp as they look for another centre-forward option.
Everton had already made enquiries about the Argentine last month, but those contacts did not lead to an agreement. The club’s continued interest now comes alongside a need for additional attacking options.
Tottenham are also keeping track of the situation. The London club have been linked with Icardi because of their problems in front of goal under Roberto De Zerbi, although there has been no formal offer from Spurs.
TyC Sports previously reported that Tottenham had considered signing Icardi as a free agent after a difficult start to the Premier League campaign. The Argentine would bring extensive experience after spells with Sampdoria, Inter, Paris Saint-Germain and Galatasaray.
Icardi left Galatasaray after four seasons in Turkey, scoring 77 goals in 134 appearances according to beIN Sports. His overall career tally has passed 250 goals.
His availability without a transfer fee makes the experienced striker an option for clubs looking for additional attacking depth, although any move would still have to satisfy Premier League registration requirements.
The situation has developed since Icardi’s proposed move to Lazio fell away. The Italian club had explored an agreement with the striker, but the player is now assessing alternatives after that route failed to produce a contract.
According to the latest reports, Everton have resumed contact rather than simply monitoring the situation from a distance. That puts the Merseyside club in a more active position than it was during the initial approach.
Tottenham’s position is less advanced. Spurs have gathered information about Icardi but have not made a formal proposal, leaving the Argentine waiting for a project that offers him regular football.
His availability without a transfer fee makes the experienced striker an option for clubs seeking additional attacking depth, although any move would still have to satisfy the relevant registration requirements.
For now, the Premier League offers Icardi a route back into one of Europe’s major leagues, with Everton and Tottenham among the clubs whose interest has emerged.