Hector Fort first with Everton ready to end transfer nightmare
Everton are in the market for new defenders, with Barcelona's Hector Fort latest to emerge on the radar.
Several names have been reported as targets, yet David Moyes is still no closer to ending a nightmare that's lasted years.
Seamus Coleman has called time on his career in blue, while Nathan Patterson simply hasn't worked since signing from Rangers.
Everton need a specialist right-back, with experiments using Jake O'Brien and Merlin Rohl simply not going to cut it.
That's where Fort comes into play.
Not only could Everton seal an immediate upgrade, but it could be relatively easy to get over the line, too.
What's the latest on Hector Fort's Barcelona exit?
Fort is heavily wanted, and it's no surprise.
Barcelona have told the versatile defender that he is free to leave the Nou Camp, whether on loan or permanently.
That's according to TeamTalk, who report that Everton and Fulham are keen to get a long-term deal sorted.
It's even said that the Toffees could sign two right-backs this summer, with Celtic's Alistair Johnston also heavily linked.
That would all but end Patterson's career on Merseyside.
Why Everton have no more excuses over transfer
This feels like the fifth straight transfer window in which Everton have needed a right-back.
Despite that very clear need, Angus Kinnear and his team are simply sleeping as they target the same, old rubbish.
Fort is a market opportunity, though, one that Everton can't miss out on.
Despite being told he could possibly leave the Catalan giants, he was still trusted with the captain's armband in their pre-season friendly against Birmingham recently.
Coming off the bench for the final half an hour, Fort led his teammates to a 2-2 draw at St Andrew's.
Everton have several areas of concern already, and the Premier League season is only two weeks away.
Both full-back areas are weak, there isn't enough in midfield, and they need another winger and possibly a striker.
Is there any chance of all four of those happening? Fort would be a start, but Everton fans would tell you absolutely not under this management.