Report reveals required steps for Everton to complete £30m signing

According to the Mirror, Everton could sign Lille defender Gabriel in the summer transfer window but would have to get rid of a defender first, unless they qualify for the UEFA Europa League next season.

The Blues have picked up nicely under Carlo Ancelotti since his arrival and finishing in a European-football paying place in the league table is now a real possibility.

Of course, with the current global situation raging on, it remains to be seen if we get a chance to finish in one of those spots but, crucially, if we don’t, we’ll have to move someone on before looking to complete a deal for the Lille defender.

Ancelotti, once the summer window is open, will be delving into his first off-season market with the club and he is bound to want to make an impact and make some exciting signings that improve the side.

Indeed, it appears Gabriel is one man that is on his list and the player could be an early arrival, with the report suggesting that £30m could be the figure that gets the deal done.

However, as mentioned, a defender would have to leave the club to free up finances if the Blues do not make European football next season, and who it would be to make room remains to be seen.