Analysing and debating what to expect from Everton in the January transfer window - who could they sign and who might depart?
Wednesday 15 January 2020 19:31, UK
Carlo Ancelotti says he will meet with the Everton hierarchy after Sunday's FA Cup tie with rivals Liverpool to discuss potential January signings.
Ancelotti has begun his time at Everton well, leading them to two wins from his first two Premier League games in charge and 10th place in the table, but says he may still look to improve his options.
He said: "The market is not open yet - it opens tomorrow! There are a lot of rumours. That is normal. Everywhere in the world, it is like this. In Italy, it is the same.
"After the 5th of January, we are going to have a meeting with the club and we can talk if it is possible to try to improve this squad.
"In my opinion, it is a good squad. Some players I didn't know really well but now we are training, I have a better relationship and know them better.
"Maybe after the 5th of January, we can discuss this."
It was a busy summer at Everton. Alex Iwobi was a £35m purchase from Arsenal while Andre Gomes made a permanent move from Barcelona for £22m. Fabian Delph, Jean-Philippe Gbamin and Moise Kean all arrived for undisclosed fees while Jonas Lossl (free) and Dijbril Sidibe (loan) also joined the club.
There were a few notable outs as well. Idrissa Gueye departed for Paris Saint-Germain for £29m while Ademola Lookman made a permanent switch to RB Leipzig for £22.5m. Phil Jagielka and Muhamed Besic went to Sheffield United while James McCarthy, Nikola Vlasic and Ashley Williams also left Goodison Park.
Goncalo Paciencia, Eintracht Frankfurt [Goal]; Piotr Zielinski, Napoli [Liverpool Echo], James Rodriguez, Real Madrid [El Desmarque], Adrien Rabiot, Paris Saint-Germain [FootMercato], Mohammed Salisu, Real Valladolid [Pucela Fichajes], Morgan Sanson, Marseille [Daily Express], Jean Michael Seri, Fulham [FootMercato]
Moise Kean, Sampdoria (loan) [Telenord]; Kean, AC Milan [Calciomercato]; Cenk Tosun, Besiktas [Liverpool Echo]; Richarlison, Manchester United [Evening Standard]; Mason Holgate, Sheffield United [The Athletic], Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Manchester United [The Sun]
Sky Sports News reporter Vinny O'Connor...
"Everton want to bring in a centre-half and a central midfielder in January, especially given the long-term injuries to Andew Gomes and Jean-Philippe Gbamin.
"In midfield, the type of player they want is Watford's Abdoulaye Doucoure, whom they have been keen on in the past, but it remains to be seen whether they go back in for him given their recent change of manager. A potential loan move to carry them through until the summer should not be ruled out either.
"The Toffees would also like to add a striking option too, however the likelihood is this would wait until the summer unless an opportunity comes along that they could not refuse. Right-back Cuco Martina and striker Oumar Niasse are again available for transfer while Morgan Schneiderlin's situation is also an interesting one. He is needed unless they get in that midfielder they are looking for."
Sky Sports will bring you the very latest news from the January transfer market with the return of three shows.
Start your day with Good Morning Transfers at 9am as our team of reporters bring you the latest news and insight. Transfer Talk then follows at midday delivering analysis of the biggest stories. Then join us at 7pm for the definitive round-up of the day's news with The Transfer Show.
Meanwhile, the Transfer Talk podcast will also be back at the turn of the year with more expert analysis from here and across the continent.
And as well as tuning into Sky Sports News, don't miss a thing with our dedicated Transfer Centre blog.
