Ferguson, described as 'exceptional' by Emmanuel Williams, has struggled for consistent game time under Fabian Hurzeler and has been made available for a temporary move. The 20-year-old has featured in 12 Premier League matches this season, scoring once in 228 minutes, and is currently unavailable due to an ankle injury.

Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil has also been backed to seal a switch to Goodison, having stood out as an important player for the Black Cats this season. He has started 28 of his side's 29 Championship matches to date in 2024/25, registering three assists and averaging 1.9 tackles per game, helping them get into the playoff positions.

Everton have yet to make any signings in January after replacing Sean Dyche with Moyes but are thought to be pursuing multiple additions to boost their Premier League survival chances. According to The Athletic, Everton may face competition from other Premier League clubs for Chilwell, who has been out of Enzo Maresca’s plans this term:

Enjoy the live updates of the Premier League match between Ipswich Town and Manchester City, being played at the Portman Road in the United Kingdom.

Everton's blistering first-half display secured a 3-2 win over a woeful Tottenham Hotspur side as David Moyes earned his first victory since returning for a second spell as manager at Goodison Park on Sunday,

Follow reaction as Man City thrash Ipswich in Premier League after Man Utd lose to Brighton, Everton beat Spurs, and Forest see off South

As per The Daily Mail's Sami Mokbel, Everton are in the race for Leicester City striker Tom Cannon, who earned his stripes with the Finch Farm academy before leaving in September 2023.