Everton 'would love' to sign 194-game PL star as £24.3m 'dream signing' emerges

Everton won their battle against relegation and now need to make sure they do not find themselves in a similar mess next season. Dean Jones provides GIVEMESPORT with a must-read guide to the Toffees’ summer transfer window.

They conceded 66 goals last season – that’s 13 more than Burnley, who were relegated. It’s clear that Lampard’s main job is to make this side more resolute and he aims to do that by signing defensive minded players. But he is also on the prowl for players with a certain personality. He could also look for players with a point to prove. January’s midfield gamble did not pay off too well in Donny van de Beek and Dele Alli, but they might persist with it.

Lampard will undoubtedly lean on his Chelsea connections and Conor Gallagher, Armando Broja and Levi Colwill are already being linked – with Broja seen as the most realistic before the window had opened.

Defence is an area they are focusing on early and out-of-contract Burnley centre-back James Tarkowski is one they would love to get over the line. The 29-year-old now boasts 194 appearances in the Premier League.

Further forward there are big decisions to be made and much will depend on who ends up leaving.

The club are contemplating a new goalkeeper to come in, with Manchester City’s Gavin Bazunu in mind.

Ismaila Sarr. We know this squad is going to experience an overhaul but as part of that it is important to find players with Premier League experience, in order to get off to a good start next term.

£40m ace Sarr, 24, is one of the most exciting players that will be available in this summer market as he seeks a switch from relegated Watford.

Newcastle have also been declaring some interest yet the Toffees could get a good deal here if they can