...Thursday's newspaper round-up;
- The Guardian report Jordan Pickford has undergone a medical in Poland and formal announcement of his £30m move to Everton is imminent. The Blues will pay £22m up front for the player.
- 4th Official say Everton are one of many clubs interested in Man City outcast, Wilfried Bony.
- Calciomertico.com suggest AC Milan offered up defender Gustavo Gomez during talks with Everton representatives. The same site says Everton are considering a £17.5m bid for Milan midfielder Marcelo Brozovic who was also offered up.
- The Daily Mail says Everton are firm favourites to sign Michael Keane after interest from Man Utd cooled.
- 4th Official say Lyon are closing in on a move for Everton target Bertrand Traore.
- Rome based newspaper Il Messagero say Everton have been landed a blow after Keita Balde turned down a move to the Blues who had reached an agreement with Lazio.
- The Express report RK has told Ross Barkley the club will not allow him to run down his contract. The Telegraph say this is good news for Spurs who are not willing to pay £50m for the player.
- 4th Official again link Everton with an £8m move for Brentford midfielder, Jota.
- Everton have reportedly entered the race to sign Juventus midfielder, Mario Lemina, although Valencia remain favourites to get him according to Football Italia.
- Ninetyminutesonline say Middlesborough are keen on Everton winger Aiden McGeady.