Fabrizio Romano bombshell as Everton open talks to sign Aston Villa star permanently

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The Friedkin Group are now looking to make their first signing of the January transfer market at Everton.

After the weekend’s loss to Bournemouth, January additions are needed at Everton with the Toffees looking miles off the pace.

Creativity has proven a major issue for the Blues as Sean Dyche’s side continue to struggle in front of goal.

The Friedkin Group are looking to make two signings this month just weeks after taking over the club.

And negotiations are already underway for their first potential deal on Merseyside.

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Everton have opened Jaden Philogene talks with Aston Villa

Last week, Everton were linked with a move for the £18m Jaden Philogene following their interest shown in the youngster over the summer.

It has not been the start to the season which the winger will have hoped for after his move to Villa Park where minutes have been hard to come by.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Everton have now opened talks with Aston Villa over the potential addition of Philogene.

Talks are underway over a potential permanent deal with Everton already at the limit of their loan deals for this season.

Everton wanted to sign Philogene in the summer but he made the move to Villa where he has gone on to struggle.

But the youngster looks set to be offered a new opportunity at Goodison Park.

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Jaden Philogene must regret joining Aston Villa

Since making the move to Villa, Philogene has really struggled to establish himself under Unai Emery.

The 22-year-old has played Champions League football this season, but he is lacking regular game time to continue his development.

Jack Harrison has been criticised heavily this season operating on the right wing and Philogene could offer a potential upgrade at Goodison.

With Everton at their loan limit, the Friekdins may have been forced into a permanent deal, but fans will be delighted to see them acting early in the window.