Everton 'make first contact' in move for Brazilian as 'swap deal' claim emerges

Everton fans will hope that recent departures from Goodison Park spark a flurry of arrivals as Sean Dyche looks to bolster his squad after narrowly avoiding relegation.

First through the exit door was Ellis Simms, who moved to Coventry City for a significant fee. The 22-year-old scored one goal after returning from Sunderland in January but was deemed sacrificial by the Everton hierarchy as the Sky Blues searched for a replacement for outgoing Viktor Gyokeres.

Then there was academy prospect Ishe Samuels-Smith. While the 17-year-old's sale to Chelsea will come as less as a blow to Dyche and the Toffees, Samuels-Smith had impressed the former Burnley boss and his predecessor Frank Lampard and his switch to Stamford Bridge is indicative of his potential.

It now appears Ashley Young will join the Blues as a free agent, with reports he is closing in and could even have his medical today.

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But with more than £10 million thought to have been raised through the sale of two youngsters, who might arrive courtesy of such funds?

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Rogerio

Reports have emerged in recent days claiming there is Everton interest in Sassuolo left-back Rogerio.

TuttoMercatoWeb writes that the Toffees have ‘requested information’ on the 25-year-old, with Dyche searching for depth in the position alongside Vitalii Mykolenko.

Rogerio joined the club in a €7m move from Juventus back in 2019 and has been a vital figure for Alessio Dionisi's side since.

However, the Brazilian's contract at Sassuolo expires next year, meaning he could be available in a