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Caoimhe O'Neill

Ligue 1 striker scouted, Jonjoe Kenny wanted and other Everton transfer rumours rated

Two days old and the January transfer window is already awash with Everton rumours.

Newly-appointed Carlo Ancelotti may look to bolster and hone the side he inherited from Marco Silva last month.

Here we bring you all the latest Everton transfer rumours and try to separate the fact from the fiction.

Ligue 1 striker scouted

Bordeaux's English forward Josh Maja celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between FC Girondins de Bordeaux (FCGB) and Nimes (NO) at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux (NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

 

Who?

Josh Maja is a 21-year-old striker for Ligue 1 outfit Bordeaux. The centre-forward came through at Manchester City's academy before making the move to Sunderland.

Where?

According to French reporter Ignazio Genuardi, Everton sent scouts to watch former Sunderland striker in action last month.

What?

With Cenk Tosun and Oumar Niasse being linked with moves away from Goodison Park, adding another forward could well be a priority for Ancelotti.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been in scintillating form of late but the 22-year-old could do with someone to share the goalscoring burden. Chelsea have also been suggested as a club who may be interested in acquiring the Nigeria international.

Blues 'close in' on defender

Who?

Jarrad Branthwaite is a centre-back for Carlisle United. The teenager has played seven times for the League Two side this term.

Where?

As the ECHO revealed, Everton are closely monitoring the young defender who has been watched by Blues scouts on a number of occasions.

What?

Having extensively scouted the 17-year-old it proves the club are clearly interested in signing Branthwaite. The teenager could be an exciting prospect for the future.

Jonjoe Kenny wanted

Jonjoe Kenny gestures after the Bundesliga match between FC Schalke 04 and FC Bayern Muenchen (TF-Images/Getty Images)

 

Who?

The Everton right-back is on loan in the Bundesliga with Schalke.

Where?

The Daily Mail have suggested a host of Premier League clubs are eyeing up a deal for Kenny. Arsenal, Totteham and Chelsea are among those listed as sides interested in acquiring the England under-21 star.

What?

The full-back has impressed during his spell in Germany and surely Everton will want to give their homegrown talent a chance to fight for his place in the starting XI upon his return.

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