One of Everton’s January transfer targets is likely to be available this summer.
Then manager Frank Lampard and director of football Kevin Thelwell led efforts to prise Anthony Elanga from Manchester United in a loan move to help improve the squad’s forward options. It was a plot that was unsuccessful as the OId Trafford side held onto the winger - who often featured in matchday squads but was a bit-part player in the second half of the season.
With Man Utd flush with wide options, it is thought Erik ten Hag would sanction a deal that would see Elanga leave the club. While the preference may be for that to be on loan, bids of around £10m are likely to be considered.
