It doesn't seem that long ago that supporters were dancing on the pitch at Goodison Park after Everton secured their Premier League safety, but the Blues are already back in preseason training.
Frank Lampard wasted no time getting his players back out on the training pitch at Finch Farm on Monday, as he looks to implement the necessary changes to banish the misery of last season to a distant memory. He has already bolstered his defence with the arrival of James Tarkowski from Burnley, but will need someone new up front after Brazilian favourite Richarlison departed for Champions League football with Tottenham Hotspur.
Here's a round-up of the latest Everton transfer rumours this morning as the jostling for new comings and goings hots up.
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Who?
Ellis Simms
Where?
The Scotsman
Why?
Scottish Player League club Hearts are attempting to bring Everton forward Ellis Simms back to Tynecastle after a succesful loan spell north of the border last season.
The Blues youngster scored seven goals in 21 appearances for Hearts and journalist Barry Anderson believes some sort of deal could be done. He Tweeted: "Hearts pushing to get Simms back. Rangers are aware he could become available. Both clubs also looking at other forwards. Loan would seem most likely but Everton may consider a permanent. Richarlison's exit to Spurs leaves them a striker short so that could delay Simms moving."
Who?
Mohamed Bayo
Where?
Why?
The Blues have entered the race to capture the signature of Clermont striker Mohamed Bayo. But Frank Lampard's side face stiff competition from a host of other clubs, including West Ham, Marseille and Eintracht Frankfurt and, of course, Tottenham Hotspur.
That's according to French publication Foot Mercato, who say that they Ligue one side are looking to cash in on the Guinea international this summer and would be looking for a fee of around £12million.
Who?
Morgan Gibbs-White
Where?
Sky Sports
Why?
Everton's reported interest in Morgan Gibbs-White appears to be genuine, as Frank Lampard looks to shake up his midfield options. According to Sky Sports' Dharmesh Sheth, the Blues are expected to make an official offer.
Wolves are understood to value the 22-year-old at £25million but it is still not clear if they are prepared to allow him to leave Molineux before the start of the season.
Gibbs-White enjoyed a productive season on loan with Sheffield United in the Championship last season, scoring 11 league goals in 35 appearances for the Blades.
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