Everton are thought to have held talks with a "really good" player over a summer move to Merseyside, but they are far from alone in showing an interest.
Everton already lining up summer deals
David Moyes will know the importance of the Blues nailing their summer transfer business, as the Scot looks to transform them back into a mid-table Premier League team who look upwards at the European spots rather than over their shoulder. In fact, with a move to a new stadium coming and funds expected to be available, the club needs to have lofty ambitions moving forward.
Sunderland captain Dan Neil has been linked with a move to Everton ahead of next season, with the midfielder set to lead the Black Cats out at Wembley in the Championship playoff final against Sheffield United later this month. Failure to get promoted could only improve the Merseysiders' chances of getting their man.
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The Blues are also reportedly interested in signing Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, whose stock has dropped after a disappointing season. The Republic of Ireland ace has struggled out on loan at West Ham, but it may still be that Moyes believes he can turn his fortunes around.
Meanwhile, a John Stones reunion has been mooted at Everton, should the England international leave Manchester City at the end of the season, which could be a popular piece of business among the Blues fanbase.
Everton in talks with Tomas Soucek
According to The Boot Room's Graeme Bailey, Everton remain "keen" on completing the signing of West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek this summer. It is claimed that "up to five Premier League clubs have held talks" with the Czech over a move, with the Blues deemed to be one of the teams in question.
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The £90,000-a-week-earning Soucek could be a shrewd signing by Everton, even though he may not be the young, creative midfielder that some fans would like to see come in. Now 30 years of age, the West Ham ace admittedly isn't getting any younger, but he still has plenty to offer, having scored 41 goals in 243 appearances for the Hammers and offering a real physical presence at set pieces.
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Everton could be about to land a player who could follow in the footsteps of a former fan-favourite.
The fact that Moyes knows him so well from their time together at the London Stadium together can only bode well - they won the UEFA Europa Conference League together - and the Everton manager has lauded him in the past.
"Tomas Soucek is a really good goalscorer. We signed him as a goalscoring midfielder. He’s great in both boxes. He’s a top lad as well. I’m pleased for him but not for us."
Ultimately, if Moyes believes Soucek can be a strong signing this summer, he needs to be trusted by The Friedkin Group, and there is no reason why he couldn't be an effective figure who chips in with goals, having even scored three times against Everton in the past.