Everton will be hoping to continue their successful start to the summer transfer period having already signed two new players.
Manager Sean Dyche welcomed midfielder Tim Iloegbunam and forward Iliman Ndiaye to Goodison Park this summer.
However, this is just the beginning, with Everton looking to seriously strengthen their squad for next season.
Everton have already submitted an offer for the player and are said to be close to agreeing a deal with Napoli for winger Jesper Lindstrom.
However, the Blues have already made contact with other clubs and are eyeing other potential players to sign this summer.
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Everton move for Copa America star
The club signed midfielder Iloegbunam from Aston Villa this summer but further strengthening measures will be on the cards at Goodison.
Dele Alli has signed a deal with Tottenham Hotspur that will see him demonstrate his skills in pre-season.
However, Everton also said goodbye to Andre Gomes this summer, whose contract expired at the end of his time at the club.
According to UOL, Everton are currently enquiring about Palmeiras midfielder Richard Rios.
Everton are not the only Premier League club to have shown an interest, with Leicester City also said to be in the running to sign him.
However, the Brazilian side are reluctant to enter into negotiations for the 24-year-old Colombian, who has pegged the transfer fee at around £12.5-17 million.
However, the deal may be difficult to pull off given that Palmeiras only owns 70% of the player’s contract, with the other three parties, including the player, owning smaller percentages.
James Rodriguez knows Richard Rios well.
The 24-year-old midfielder is most recently known for playing for Colombia in the Copa America this summer, alongside James Rodriguez.
Rios has proven himself to be one of the rising stars of South American football and has been hailed as “excellent”.
The Colombian started all six games played for his country in this summer’s Copa America, scoring a goal himself.
With a move to Merseyside on the cards, he may receive words of encouragement from his compatriot Rodriguez.
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