It's time for your Everton FC morning headlines on Sunday, November 27.
EXCLUSIVE: Everton have January transfer shortlist as Frank Lampard explains 'priority' target
Everton have a list of players drawn up to target during the January transfer window.
Strengthening Frank Lampard’s attacking options is the priority, with the club exploring the potential to sign more than one forward player. Lampard told the ECHO preparations for the window had been ongoing for some time, though there is an understanding the World Cup will further complicate a notoriously difficult time for business.
Everton are not in a position to spend without conscience, however, and finding improvements within the existing squad will be crucial to making progress this season. The belief at Finch Farm is this is a side in transition and that developing tactics and integrating summer signings, many of whom arrived well into this season, is essential to moving forward. There is confidence this will happen.
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Speaking with the ECHO in Australia, during the club's involvement in the Sydney Super Cup this week, Lampard accepted growing pains were visible during the 15 games of the Premier League campaign so far. But he believes this is an inevitable part of the pathway to improve from a side that narrowly avoided relegation and is unable to spend its way up the table.
Read the full exclusive Frank Lampard interview HERE.
Newcastle 'show interest' in Everton striker as part of Allan Saint-Maximin swap
Newcastle are interested in making a move for forgotten Everton striker Moise Kean, according to reports.
The 22-year-old Italian is currently on loan with former club Juventus, who have an obligation to make his stay a permanent one at the end his two-year temporary switch, but after finding his form in recent weeks, other clubs are starting to sit up and take notice.
And according to the Daily Express, cash-rich Newcastle United are now interested in bringing Kean to St James' Park, but may need to let go off Allan Saint-Maximin in order to strike a deal.
According to Juve Dipendenza, the Italians would be prepared to let Kean make a move back to the Premier League providing they can take Saint-Maximin in the opposite direction, as long as Everton are prepared to sanction the deal.
Read the full story HERE.
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