Everton are trying to hijack Crystal Palace’s move for Manchester United outcast Donny van de Beek.
With the club set to appoint Frank Lampard as new head coach following a chaotic search for Rafa Benitez’s replacement, the Everton hierarchy are turning their attentions to landing reinforcements before Monday’s deadline.
And Van de Beek is now emerging as a target for the Toffees heading into the closing hours of the window.
Palace accelerated their attempts to land Van de Beek on loan earlier this week and there has been significant hope at Selhurst Park that a deal for the creative midfielder can be successful in time for Monday’s deadline.