Everton could reportedly sign Udinese defender Rodrigo Becao if Michael Keane is allowed to leave the Merseyside club.

The Lowdown: Keane out?

The 30-year-old has been linked with a move away from Goodison Park this month, with reports that the Toffees 'knocked back' a loan approach from Premier League relegation rivals Southampton.

However, Keane did work under Sean Dyche - who is set to be named imminently as Everton's new manager - at Burnley, so it remains to be seen whether he will be allowed to leave before the end of the month.

The Latest: Becao in?

As per The Daily Mail, Dyche is 'eager' to make improvements to Everton's squad before the transfer window closes on Tuesday, and he could duly sign Becao.

However, Keane would have to be allowed to leave for that signing to happen, with West Ham United thought to be 'considering' a move for the current Toffees defender.

The Verdict: Get it done

Even though Dyche could fancy Keane and bring him back into the fold, the 30-year-old has £80,000 per week, so Everton could do with getting him off the wage bill.

As for Becao, he has been a standout centre-back in Europe over the past year, with the 6 foot 3 colossus ranking in the 98th percentile for progressive passes received per game, as well as in the 97th for touches, 96th for tackles and 92nd for non-penalty goals (FBref). Those figures show how much of a threat he can offer in both penalty boxes.

With that in mind, the Toffees should be looking to get both of these proposed transfers done if they can.