Carlo Ancelotti reportedly wants Everton to sign both Isco and Lucas Vazquez when the summer transfer window comes along, according to Defensa Central.

As per the outlet, both players are wanted by the Italian boss in order to try and convince James Rodriguez to stay with the Goodison Park faithful beyond the 2020/21 term.

The Colombia international has apparently not quite fully adapted to life in England yet and is having doubts about staying at the Merseyside club.

He allegedly wants to return to Spain and has not ruled out that possibility, as the Toffees are working to try and keep hold of the 29-year-old.

Both Isco and Vazquez are thought to be players that Ancelotti would like to sign in order to try and convince Rodriguez to stay, given that they all used to be teammates at Real Madrid.

Signing Isco and Vazquez could be smart business by Everton

Signing both Isco and Vazquez could turn out to be smart business by the Blues, especially if it means that Rodriguez is more likely to stay.

Isco was dubbed as an 'outstanding talent' by pundit Danny Mills back in November when EFC were linked with a January move for him, and has vast amounts of experience playing at the highest level, including in the UEFA Champions League, where Everton will surely be setting their sights in the longer term given their strong position in the Premier League at the moment.

Vazquez could also be another handy option to have and can fill in at right-back as well as playing on the wing if needed.

Isco is currently valued at £18m by Transfermarkt, and Vazquez at £13.5m, totalling £31.5m for the duo, which may be a decent price in today's market.

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