Everton have now reportedly set their sights on signing a Premier League striker, who is represented by the same agent as Jack Grealish.
David Moyes: McNeil "fine" after transfer collapse
The Toffees left it late, but eventually got their January business underway by signing Tyrique George on loan from Chelsea on deadline day. The forward's arrival comes as a response to the news that Jack Grealish's injury, which is set keep him sidelined for an extended period in a major blow for David Moyes.
Everton's James Garner during the warm up before the match Related
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Everton need to replace Jack Grealish after the Three Lions star suffered a potentially season-ending injury.
George's move wasn't the only drama on deadline day, however, as the Dwight McNeil saga stole the headlines. It looked at one sage as if the midfielder was destined to join Crystal Palace, and it's fair to say that he certainly believed so, before a deal collapsed at the death.
McNeil's partner didn't hold back after the news, either, taking aim at the brutal business that takes place in the transfer window.
Moyes had his say on the matter, telling reporters earlier this week: "Dwight’s fine. He’s training as well. Dwight’s OK, he understands exactly where it went wrong and how it broke down, so he knows everything. There’s no problems there.
"I wouldn’t talk too much, but I can tell you 100 per cent (the deal collapse) had nothing to do with Everton Football Club, that’s for sure."
The focus for all parties will now turn towards the summer transfer window, when the Toffees could welcome even more attacking competition.
Everton eyeing move to sign Liam Delap
As reported by TeamTalk, Everton are now eyeing a move to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea if the Blues make their forward available this summer.
Chelsea's Liam Delap celebrates scoring their third goal
The former Ipswich Town star has struggled since arriving at Stamford Bridge and could now be heading for the exit door just one year after completing his £30m move.
It's not just Everton interested, either. Newcastle United, Manchester United, Sunderland and Brighton & Hove Albion are also keeping close tabs on the situation, as per reports.
Although Delap has scored just once in the Premier League for Chelsea, it was only last season that he endured a "superb" season for Ipswich, according to scout Jacek Kulig, as he netted 12 league goals.
Getting back to that form should be the 22-year-old's top priority even if it means leaving Chelsea. As for Everton, they may be hoping to use the fact that Delap shares an agent with Grealish to gain a crucial advantage in a hectic transfer race this summer.