Everton are already making plans for the January transfer window.
The Friedkin Group are about to complete their Everton takeover and Alan Myers expects it to be finalised by Thursday at the latest.
Their arrival is set to bring change around the football club, with new executives already waiting to join the boardroom.
Kevin Thelwell is also expected to depart and Dan Ashworth, who recently left Manchester United, is being eyed as his replacement.
It remains to be seen if Thelwell will still be in post to oversee the January transfer business but behind the scenes, Everton scouts are already keeping tabs on an exciting young striker.
Everton News have been speaking to transfer specialist Graeme Bailey, who has the latest.
Rangers' Moroccan striker #29 Hamza Igamane celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the UEFA Europa League football match between OG...
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Everton scouts watched Hamza Igamane last week
Speaking to Everton News, Graeme Bailey revealed that The Toffees are keeping tabs on Rangers striker Hamza Igamane and watched him score against Tottenham Hotspur last week.
“Igamane is a hugely impressive young forward, he really has stood out for Rangers this year and it’s not a surprise to see him attracting interest.
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“I am told Everton watched him against Spurs, but that isn’t the first time they have watched. Hard to see Rangers letting him out in January, but one to keep an eye on.”
Scouts would’ve certainly been impressed by his performance as he netted a well-taken left-footed finish to open the scoring at Ibrox.
Igamane described as a ‘rough diamond’
Rangers boss Phillippe Clement recently admitted that before signing Igamane, he was told that he’s a rough diamond and may not be ready to play at Ibrox.
“I spoke with a lot of people before bringing Hamza in to the club,” Clement revealed, via Daily Mail.
“People in Morocco I knew from before. I’m lucky in that way that people knew him. They said he’s a rough diamond.
“They said: ‘We don’t know if he’s going to be ready from the start. Maybe in one year he’s going to be ready to play.’
“That was the thing they said. But we saw the potential and we went for it because that’s also what the club needs to do now.”
The gamble on Igamane has certainly paid off and now his £1.7m transfer fee looks an absolute bargain.