With Hayden Hackney and Tyrique George secured, Everton are wasting no time before pushing towards another summer target. This time, they're looking to welcome an impressive central defender.
The Toffees came within touching distance of European qualification last time out and are already signing the players who could help bridge that gap.
Next on the agenda seems to be Lloyd Kelly. The Juventus man is eyeing a return to the Premier League and it looks like he is not short on suitors this summer.
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A player with Premier League experience at a cut-price, it should come as no surprise that Kelly is a man in-demand this summer.
Everton plotting serious Kelly move
According to TuttoJuve in Italy, as relayed by Sport Witness, Everton are plotting a serious move to sign Kelly after Juventus dealt sides the green light to pursue the defender.
Juventus' Lloyd Kelly in action with AC Milan's Niclas Fullkrug
Kelly, himself, has his sights set on a Premier League return with a race now erupting between the Toffees, Leeds and Aston Villa. As things stand, the race leader is yet to emerge.
The deal has become even more tempting by reports that those in Turin are ready to accept a €30m (£26m) to sell the former Newcastle defender, which is down from their original €30m (£30m) asking price.
£30m Kelly could partner Branthwaite
It's easy to forget the quality that Everton have just waiting to reach top potential. Jarrad Branthwaite is still just 24 years old and, despite ill-timed injury problems in the last 18 months, should still be the man to lead David Moyes' backline for years to come. That is unquestionable.
The only problem that remains is finding a partner and that's where Kelly could come in. At 27, the former Bournemouth man is at the peak of his powers and fresh from playing European football at an elite club. That in itself makes him a valuable option and potentially one of the bargains of the summer at just £30m.
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