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Everton's plans for January are keeping the rumour mill busy as talk of possible arrivals continues to build.

David Moyes has plenty to weigh up, with reports linking the club to attacking reinforcements and another option at left back.

Marcus Rashford remains one of the biggest names in the conversation, although the practical details would take some sorting out, reports suggest that Man United would consider a loan with an option to buy, giving Everton a possible route to the forward without paying a permanent fee immediately.

His reported basic wage of around £325,000 a week would still present a serious problem.

There is also the question of whether Rashford would fancy the move, with his preference described as remaining at one of Europe's biggest clubs.

That makes it sensible for Everton to keep several forwards under consideration.

Rennes forward Esteban Lepaul and Dinamo Zagreb's Dion Beljo are also reportedly on the radar, and the range of names under discussion shows how seriously Everton are examining their options before the winter window.

Real Sociedad's Orri Oskarsson is another player being watched closely, with Moyes looking to give Thierno Barry some proper competition.

Barry has been left carrying the responsibility up front after Beto's summer departure and the collapse of Everton's summer attempts to bring in Folarin Balogun and Joshua Zirkzee.

Oskarsson would offer a different route to strengthening the attack, but Everton have company, with Tottenham, Newcastle, Sunderland and Brentford also checking on the Iceland international.

The search stretches beyond the forward line, too.

Rayan Ait-Nouri has been linked with Everton as Man City explore a January exit for the defender. A loan could be possible, although that particular route comes with a complication.

Jack Grealish is already borrowed from City, and Premier League rules allow only one player on loan from the same club at once.

With several positions attracting attention, Everton will have to judge which deals are worth pushing and which ones demand too much money or compromise.

They are also checking on a defender in Italy.

Everton make Tiago Gabriel enquiries as Lecce set January transfer price

TUTTOmercatoWEB's Niccolò Ceccarini reports that Everton have asked about signing Lecce centre back Tiago Gabriel with discussions held.

Jorge Mendes is another important figure in the developing picture.

Fiorentina have already contacted Gabriel's agent to explore a deal, while AC Milan previously made an offer that Lecce considered insufficient.

The Portuguese defender has attracted increasing interest, with scouts from several clubs watching his progress, and Everton are described as particularly keen.

Lecce have strengthened their position by extending his contract until 2030, with their asking price now between £21m and £26m a substantial return on the £1 million paid to Estrela Amadora.

His former club retained a 10 per cent share of a future sale, according to the Italian report.

That gives Everton a clear idea of the competition and the sort of negotiating position they would face for the 'biggest young revelations' of Serie A.

Gabriel's progress makes him worth investigating, but his long contract leaves Lecce able to drive a hard bargain.

For Moyes, the enquiry adds another possibility to a busy January list.