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Swansea and Southampton keen on Everton target Alan Dzagoev as star's agent confirms he is ready to leave CSKA Moscow

Swansea and Southampton are ready to rival Everton for CSKA Moscow playmaker Alan Dzagoev.

The midfielder, who is now 'ready to play in England' according to his agent, scored for CSKA Moscow in their 3-1 Champions League defeat by Tottenham at Wembley as Everton's director of football Steve Walsh sat alongside the Russian club's representatives in the stands.

However, the Toffees are not the only Premier League club taking a look at the 26-year-old.

Swansea and Southampton could rival Everton for CSKA Moscow'su00a0Alan Dzagoev in January
Swansea and Southampton could rival Everton for CSKA Moscow's Alan Dzagoev in January
Dzagoev, pictured against Tottenham, is 'ready to play in England' according to his agent
Dzagoev, pictured against Tottenham, is 'ready to play in England' according to his agent

Having flirted with the idea of moving to England in the past, Dzagoev is now keen to make the switch after eight seasons with CSKA.