Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti could be lining up a triple transfer swoop for James Rodriguez, Allan and Abdoulaye Doucoure.
Napoli midfielder Allan underwent a medical on Wednesday, meanwhile a fee was recently agreed between Watford and Everton for Doucoure.
This all comes as Rodriguez was spotted dining out at a restaurant in London in midweek after arriving in England ahead of his rumoured move.
But what squad numbers could the midfield trio don if they are to wear the royal blue of Everton?
Well, Rodriguez has famously worn the number 10 and 11 during his career.
He currently occupies the 11 for Real Madrid and wore that for Bayern Munich during his loan spell in the Bundesliga.
Though both numbers are currently occupied at Everton by Gylfi Sigurdsson and Theo Walcott respectively.
Meanwhile, Allan has donned the number five for Napoli while strutting his stuff in Serie A.
That particular digit is currently worn by defender Michael Keane - who recently signed a new long-term deal.
Doucoure has been wearing the number eight for Watford.
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A switch to Everton would likely see him forced to opt for a different number with the eight currently donned by Fabian Delph.
The only squad numbers from 1 to 25 which are currently on offer for any new arrivals are 3, 4, 6, 15, 16, 18, 22 and 24 .
In a recent friendly against Blackpool defender Mason Holgate switched from the number 2 to 4.
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While full-back Jonjoe Kenny switched from 43 to 28.
Whether this was a permanent switch is not yet known with squad numbers likely to be confirmed by the club ahead of the 2020/21 campaign.
Everton's new season will commence on September 13 with an away trip to Tottenham.
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