Pole position: Everton now lead race for "outstanding" £70k-p/w target, he’s a "rock" – opinion
Everton appear to be leading the race for James Tarkowski as Frank Lampard aims to bolster his defensive options ahead of next season.
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“Looks like it might pay off” – Update emerges in Everton’s pursuit of Burnley defender
It seems more and more likely that James Tarkowski will be heading out of the exit door at Burnley this summer and journalist Dean Jones has reported that Everton are prepared to throw money at the player in order to get him to join the club.
'That’s a bold move' - Transfer insider reacts as big Everton rumour emerges
Journalist Dean Jones has labelled Everton’s reported efforts to bring James Tarkowski to the club as ‘bold’ – but backs the Toffees to avoid any regrets.
Frank Lampard wants to lure 'top pro' to Everton - journalist
Journalist Pete O’Rourke has claimed that James Tarkowski could be persuaded to join Everton due to the ambition and project that Frank Lampard has.
Reliable journalist: Everton now favourites to sign 'outstanding' leader for Frank - report
Everton are reportedly now favourites to sign James Tarkowski on a free transfer this summer.
Blow for NSWE: Villa will now miss out on key target after talks; Gerrard was desperate for him
Aston Villa are now unlikely to sign James Tarkowski on a free transfer, with Everton leading the race for his services, according to The Telegraph.
QPR join Millwall in race for 22-year-old amid Burnley, Cardiff, Sheffield United and Stoke revelation
Championship outfit Queens Park Rangers have joined league rivals Millwall in the race to recruit Arsenal centre-back Daniel Ballard, according to a report from the Evening Standard.
Reliable journalist: Everton now 'eye' exciting double swoop including £19.8m-rated ace for free
Everton are reportedly now eyeing up a double swoop for Brennan Johnson and James Tarkowski this summer.