Now, reports have linked the Toffees with a move for free agent Willian, as well as a new striker, with both Tom Cannon and Evan Ferguson among those who have been mooted with a switch to Goodison Park, and David Moyes crying out for more firepower in the wake of the defeat to Aston Villa.

Everton are planning to send loanee Armando Broja back to Chelsea after the striker picked up an injury that will keep him out for 10-12 weeks.

Everton striker Armando Broja suffered a nasty injury in the closing stages of his side's FA Cup third-round tie against League One side Peterborough United on Thursday night

Everton striker Armando Broja was given oxygen and carried off on a stretcher after injuring his right leg in an innocuous challenge in Thursday’s FA Cup match against Peterborough.

Chelsea: David Moyes admits injured Armando Broja could make Stamford Bridge return - Albanian striker may see Everton loan terminated early after being ruled out for up to three months with ankle iss

Everton star Armando Broja was stretchered off in the FA Cup match against Peterborough on Thursday night at Goodison Park. The striker, who has only recently returned from injury, appeared to twist his ankle horrifically after jumping to avoid a challenge.

EVERTON star Armando Broja was stretchered off late on in his side’s FA Cup clash with Peterborough after suffering a worrying-looking injury. The striker, 23, appeared to awkwardly twist

Ndiaye only arrived at Goodison Park last summer, joining from French club Marseille for a £15m fee but he's already established himself as an enduring fan favourite, described as an "a superstar" by Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher, who also hailed the Senegalese's "twinkle toes."

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Everton are lining up a potential loan bid for one of the Premier League's rising young stars after a lack of game time this season. #efc

According to Sports Broadcaster Ben Jacobs and talkSPORT reporter Alex Crooks, who were both commenting on X, three clubs are contemplating trying to negotiate deals. The reports highlights that Everton are contemplating whether to discuss a deal with Chelsea when the future of Armando Broja will be on the agenda.

David Moyes is open to signing players without Premier League experience but is aware Everton needs to be savvy this month