New Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti is giving little away when it comes to reported interest in the likes of James Rodriguez, Adrien Rabiot and Steven Nzonzi.
The Italian is expected to be busy in January after inheriting a squad from Marco Silva.
It has been suggested that he could look to Europe for new recruits, with there money to spend at Goodison Park.
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Raids on Real Madrid, Juventus and Roma have been mooted, with midfield an area in obvious need of reinforcement.
Ancelotti, though, is keeping his cards close to his chest as an FA Cup third-round clash with rivals Liverpool is of more pressing concern at present.