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Everton have made signing a new midfielder their top priority for the remainder of the transfer window and Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips figures highly on their shortlist.

The Toffees have made a fast start to the summer by bringing in five new signings already, something supporters couldn’t have dreamed of.

Iliman Ndiaye, Tim Ireogbunam, Jake O’Brien, Jack Harrison (loan) and Jesper Lindstrom (loan with option to buy) have all joined Sean Dyche’s squad so far.

It would be a surprise, though, if the window continued in the same vein. They don’t have much money left to spend as things stand and are actively looking to sell Mason Holgate, Michael Keane and Neal Maupay.

There is also uncertainty surrounding the future of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has less than 12 months remaining on his contract and is generating interest from Premier League sides.

Dyche wants to keep the centre-forward but if the Toffees are unable to tie him down to fresh terms, they could be forced into a sale.

Everton still want to bring in a new midfielder to replace Amadou Onana, who has joined Aston Villa in a £50m deal.

As previously reported and now confirmed by The Athletic’s Paddy Boyland, out-of-favour Man City star Kalvin Phillips is admired greatly by Dyche and Everton would love to sign him on loan.

Pep Guardiola is willing to part ways with the England international but the Cityzens would prefer to sell him. If he is to leave on loan, they want an obligation to buy inserted into the deal

Everton have Phillips alternatives in mind

Everton have alternatives in mind should they miss out on Phillips and Strasbourg star Habib Diarra has also been heavily linked with a move to Goodison Park.

The 20-year-old is considered one of the most promising midfielders in Ligue 1 and the Toffees have reportedly been keeping close tabs on his situation.