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Meanwhile, Everton will step up their pursuit of Ajax goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen as they look to replace Tim Howard.

Dutch stopper Cillessen, 27, was a rumoured target of sacked Toffees boss Roberto Martinez, but the investors at Goodison Park understand the need to find a new number one.

Joel Robles has always looked shaky at set-pieces when given Premier League game time, while 30-times capped Netherlands international Cillessen has played almost 150 games for Amsterdam outfit Ajax.

Saints striker Pelle attracting Old Lady

In other Everton news, they are likely to be beaten by Italian champions Juventus to the signing of Southampton’s Azzurri frontman Graziano Pelle.

Even with Ronald Koeman’s impending appointment as next Goodison gaffer, his long-standing relationship with the player may not be enough to keep Pelle from being poached by the Old Lady.

Speculation continues that Juve will sell highly-rated, rangy Spain striker Alvaro Morata, so Pelle represents a cheaper and more experienced alternative to compete with Paulo Dybala, Mario Mandzukic and Simone Zaza for a starting spot in Turin.

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