Everton handed perfect chance for Rangers transfer hijack after latest development
Rangers fans were surely left with a bitter taste in their mouth after signing Youssef Chermiti from Everton.
It's safe to say that the Ibrox faithful won't have the best of opinions about the Toffees after spending £8million on the Portugal Under-21 international.
David Moyes is expected to sign a couple of players on loan at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, with squad depth a concern for the Blues right now.
Harrison Armstrong has returned from his loan spell at Preston North End, but the Scottish manager could possibly have more options at his disposal with a simple approach.
Everton target Dan Neil can leave Sunderland on loan in January
Sunderland are open to letting Dan Neil leave on loan in the winter transfer window, according to Keith Downie.
The Sky Sports journalist revealed on 9 January that Romaine Mundle could also be on his way out of the Stadium of Light, along with the English midfielder.
It's been claimed that Rangers have made an approach to sign the Premier League duo on loan, but the Toffees may have an opportunity to hijack a possible deal at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Moyes wanted Neil in the summer, with the 24-year-old shining for the Black Cats as they won promotion from the Championship.
With Sunderland now willing to let the midfielder leave, the Merseyside outfit have been handed the perfect chance to bolster their engine room.
David Moyes has already hinted at midfielder exit at Hill Dickinson Stadium
Moyes want Armstrong to return to Preston North End if possible, and signing a midfielder could potentially open the door for his exit in January.
It would be wise for Everton to let the 18-year-old rejoin the Championship outfit, where he's guaranteed regular game time to further his development.
| Appearances | Goals | Assists | Minutes played |
| 48 | 2 | 3 | 4285 |
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall will soon return from his injury, and Idrissa Gueye will return from the Africa Cup of Nations to restore the Blues' midfield depth.
Signing Neil would certainly allow the Merseyside outfit to add quality to their squad and let Armstrong continue to gain valuable experience in PNE.