EVERTON’S JAW-DROPPING PLOT TO RAID PREMIER LEAGUE TITANS AND SNATCH THEIR £34M SUPERSTAR IN SHOCK TRANSFER BOMBSHELL – YOU WON’T BELIEVE WHO IT IS!

Everton are currently stretched in central midfield, with Idrissa Gana Gueye absent due to AFCON commitments and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall sidelined through injury, leaving David Moyes short of options.

That situation has prompted Moyes to assess internal solutions, including the possible recall of Harrison Armstrong from his loan spell at Preston.

The Everton boss has already acknowledged that a January return for the young midfielder is likely.

Alongside this, the club are exploring opportunities in the transfer market, with Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo emerging as a candidate.

Mainoo, a graduate of United’s academy, has struggled for consistent involvement this season.

He has made just 12 appearances in all competitions, with only one start, which came during a disappointing Carabao Cup defeat to League Two opposition Grimsby Town.

United head coach Ruben Amorim’s strict 3-4-3 system has limited opportunities for the 20-year-old, who has found himself on the fringes of the squad.

Despite strong calls in the summer for a loan move, United opted to keep him, insisting he would play a key role.

However, as the campaign nears its halfway stage, Mainoo’s minutes have largely been restricted to brief substitute appearances.

With the 2026 World Cup approaching, there is a growing feeling that a January move could be crucial for securing regular football.

As a result, interest in the England international is beginning to build across Europe.

Italian outlet Il Mattino reports that Everton are among several clubs monitoring Mainoo’s situation, as Moyes looks to reinforce his midfield this winter.

While a permanent transfer remains uncertain, the report suggests the Toffees are considering a loan deal to bring Mainoo to Merseyside. Everton may need to move quickly, with Napoli, Fenerbahce and Besiktas also credited with interest.

Should a deal materialise, Mainoo is expected to challenge immediately for a starting role, potentially forming a midfield partnership alongside James Garner and Dewsbury-Hall.

A temporary switch to the Hill Dickinson Stadium appears the realistic outcome, as Everton are unlikely to meet United’s asking price, with the Premier League giants demanding a fee above his £34m valuation.