David Moyes insists that Everton are still working hard to bring players in before the transfer deadline on Monday but are being hampered by PSR restrictions. The Blues issued injury updates on Orel Mangala and Dominic Calvert-Lewin on Thursday after the pair were both forced off in last Saturday’s 1-0 win at Brighton & Hove Albion.

The 6ft 4in striker has a proven track record in Serie A, where he hit double figures for Udinese in consecutive seasons before making his move to England. He has only netted eight times in 54 games for Everton, and boasts just one Premier League start this campaign.

David Moyes is scouring the market in January in an attempt to boost his frontline and the search has become more urgent because of the raft of injuries Everton have suffered