Everton are exploring a move Freiburg midfielder Merlin Rohl ahead of tonight’s deadline, but would face a race against time to get a deal over the line.
The Merseyside have been looking to improve their midfield options before the close of the window and recently saw an approach rejected for West Ham United’s Tomas Soucek.
There has been interest in academy graduate Harrison Armstrong from the Championship, who would likely be granted a loan move elsewhere should this deal go through, while stalwart Idrissa Gueye is set to feature in December’s AFCON with Senegal.
Rohl has been on Everton’s radar for around 12 months, with the club having expressed an interest in signing him last January.
The 23-year-old competed for Germany at this summer’s Under-21 European Championship and is held in high regard as a mobile, attack-minded midfielder capable of playing as a No 8 or 10.
Elsewhere, Youssef Chermiti is expected to complete his move to Rangers today.
The deal for the 21-year-old striker comprises an initial fee of around £8million, plus £2m in add-ons. The package also includes a significant sell-on clause based on the profit Rangers make on any future transfer.