Everton exploring deal to sign Championship star with 13 goal involvements

Everton are expected to be busy in the January transfer window, with David Moyes keen to add more quality to his squad.

David Moyes is aiming for Europe this season, so Everton will need to address a few areas of the pitch this month to achieve that feat.

Alan Myers expects Everton to make three new signings, with a striker, midfielder and full-back being targeted.

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The Toffees are looking at Ivan Toney, whilst the likes of Troy Parrott and Joshua Zirkzee have also been linked.

On the midfield front, a fresh link is now emerging, and this time it’s to a Championship star.

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Everton exploring deal to sign Watford’s Imran Louza

Everton are very short on midfielders at the moment, with Idrissa Gana Gueye at AFCON and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall out through injury.

That’s forced Moyes to consider recalling Harrison Armstrong, with the Scotsman admitting it’s more than likely that he will return from Preston this month.

Scouts have been watching Louza in recent weeks after his sensational first half of the season for the Championship play-off hopefuls.

The 26-year-old has netted six goals whilst laying on seven assists and is widely regarded as one of the best players in the second tier.

If Everton are to land Louza’s signature, they will have to fend off interest from a host of Premier League clubs.

The report notes that Brighton and Hove Albion, Brentford and Fulham are also in the race to sign the Morocco international.

Watford are desperate to retain Louza’s signature, and they have him on a contract until 2028, so they are in a relatively strong position.

Indeed, the lure of Premier League football could turn his head, which may force the Hornets into a mid-season sale.

A telling month lies ahead.