Everton turn attentions to transfers, Frank Lampard to have active role – report
Everton have turned their attentions to the transfer market after offering Frank Lampard the job as manager, with the new boss having a role in the process.
Reports emerged on Friday night [Jan 28] that Lampard had been offered the job as new Everton manager after the sacking of Rafa Benitez.
The Daily Mail has been reporting on the process and they now claim that with the deal all but done, attention has turned to bringing players in before the deadline on Monday with Lampard involved.
They say the team are looking for a midfielder, with the new manager being involved in the process however Everton will have to work quickly and decisively to get their targets in.
Everton are currently in 16th place in the Premier League, just four points above the relegation zone.
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There is a big need for new quality and fresh blood at the club right now, and Lampard seems like a great fit for that.
The former Chelsea man has good connections with players and clubs across the country and has an idea of how he wants to play, so he should be able to identify targets quickly.
With loans an option for the Toffees, Everton have been linked with the likes of Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Ross Barkley although it’s unknown if Lampard wants them.
Irrespective of that, the club know what they need and if they can quickly identify who then there is time to get things done and save this window.
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