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Everton step up pursuit of loan move for Roma goalkeeper Robin Olsen as Carlo Ancelotti eyes increased competition for No 1 Jordan Pickford

Everton are looking to sign Roma goalkeeper Robin Olsen on loan before tonight's transfer deadline.

Carlo Ancelotti is eager to bring in a goalkeeper to provide competition for Jordan Pickford.

Pickford made a high-profile error as Everton beat Brighton on Saturday and has a reputation for making costly mistakes.

Everton want to bring in Roma goalkeeper Robin Olsen on loan before the transfer deadline

Everton had been linked with moves for Manchester United's Sergio Romero and Tottenham's Paulo Gazzaniga.

However, Olsen has now emerged as Everton's first-choice goalkeeper target.

Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti wants to sign Olsen to provide competition for Jordan Pickford
Pickford made a high-profile error during Everton's victory against Brighton at the weekend

Everton can already call upon Jonas Lossl and youngster Joao Virginia as alternatives to Pickford, but Ancelotti wants another option.