Everton have enquired about the possible acquisition of Udinese defender Rodrigo Becao, according to a new report.
The Brazilian was linked with a move to Goodison Park in the summer, but with Jarrad Branthwaite now set to stay on loan with PSV Eindhoven until the end of the season, Il Messaggero claims (via TuttoMercatoWeb ) that the Blues have ‘sounded out’ Becao in the ‘last few hours’.
Il Messaggero also reports that Everton have been talking to the Pozzo family - who own both Udinese and Watford - about a possible deal for wantaway striker Ismaila Sarr.
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The Senegalese is seeking a swift return to the Premier League and is expected to cost interested parties around £35million.
A deal for Becao is considered a more realistic short-term target with a move in January anticipated as Lampard looks to freshen up his squad for the second half of the season.
James Tarkowski and Conor Coady both moved to Goodison Park in the summer, but the latter is still currently on a loan deal and the futures of Yerry Mina and Michael Keane on Merseyside appear uncertain.
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