Everton are expected to plump for a central defender when the January transfer window opens after letting Phil Jagielka & Ashley Williams leave without bringing a replacement.
The Toffees have Michael Keane, Yerry Mina & Mason Holgate in the first-team and would have to plump for Lewis Gibson or Morgan Feeney from the u23s as cover.
One player who may be on their radar is Jamaal Lascelles. The 26-year-old was linked with a move to Everton in 2018 before they signed Yerry Mina and would improve the first-team.
Newcastle may not want to let him go, however. The former England u21 international has made 12 appearances from a possible 14 in the Premier League this season and is skipper under Steve Bruce.
Everton may have to pay a tidy sum to procure his signature unless Lascelles pushes for a move away from St James’ Park. The 26-year-old may cost in excess of £30m which would make him the most expensive defender signed by the Toffees.
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Marco Silva needs to strengthen at the back in January, but it remains to be seen if they’ll return for the Newcastle man.