With today being the final day of the transfer window talk in The Transfer Tavern has begun about who could sign who and who could leave there.
In the corner gathered around the jukebox selecting some tunes are some Everton fans who are discussing rumours of possible incomings at their club come the close of the window at 11pm.
Its fair to say that Everton are struggling a bit on terms of form just lately and after defeat in the Capital One Cup Semi Final against Manchester City in controversial circumstances and inconsistent league form to date the fans know they need some new blood in the side to keep the regular first team selections on their toes.
So the landlord here in The Transfer Tavern has set those fans a challenge to name five players they believe the club could possibly sign come 11pm tonight. The following are the five names they have come up with!
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Whabi Khazri
Attacking midfielder Khazri is someone who has been linked with a move to the Premier League throughout this window, with Sunderland seemingly close to a deal.
However, Everton have also been linked with the tenacious midfielder, who has received 10 yellow cards playing for Bordeaux this season.
Khazri is someone who would add bite to an Everton midfield which has struggled to get involved in the dirtier side of the game.
One concern though should he sign is his lack of goals for a supposed attacking midfielder, as he has scored just once for Bordeaux since September.
If Everton are to get the deal done they will need to beat of competition from fellow Premier League sides who are also reportedly interested in the 24 year old.
Islam Slimani
Algerian international Slimani is another who has been linked with a move to Merseyside this winter, with reports stating that Everton have lodged a bid.
Everton manager Roberto Martinez could be tempted to make a move for the striker as he looks to add someone to the squad to score goals that will help lift the weight of the club’s goal scoring of the shoulders of Romelu Lukaku.
Currently plying his trade in Portugal with Sporting Lisbon, Slimani could add more pace and power to the front line of the Everton attack.
One thing that could stand in the way of Everton making a move for the striker is Sporting Lisbon’s asking price of £22.5 million.
Ricardo van Rhijn
With Everton in the market for a new full back during this window manager Roberto Martinez could make a move for the impressive Van Rhijn, with reports a few weeks ago stating Everton are eyeing the defender.
The Spaniard has been forced to look elsewhere since number one target Sam Byram decided against a move to Goodison Park in favour of a move to West Ham.
Van Rhijn is two years older than Byram but is thought to be available for around £2 million which is £1.7 million cheaper than was reported for Byram.
With Martinez a long term admirer of the Dutchman don’t be surprised by seeing him sign on the dotted line at some point before the 11pm deadline.
Zach Clough
The Bolton Wanderers youngster is another the blue half of Merseyside have been linked with throughout the window, with reports emerging earlier this month.
The 20 year old striker has earnt himself a great reputation during troubling times for the struggling Championship side.
Would definitely be a signing for the future should Martinez decide to make a move before the close of the window tonight, and the fact he could also be available for a knock down price could be too much for the Spaniard to resist.
Clough has done well during his time with the Championship and has netted eight goals in 20 appearances for Bolton.
Will Hughes
Yet another of the brightest talents plying his trade in the Championship and another one Everton have been linked with.
The 20 year old has earnt himself a great reputation during his time with Derby County and could be available for around £10 million, should Martinez make his move.
Hughes himself would love to make the move to the top flight and should Everton make the move for the impressive midfielder he could be tempted especially with the reputation they have for bringing young players into their first team squad.
The only thing that could scupper the move this month is a knee injury sustained by Hughes early on in the season which will keep him out until February.
