Everton is seeking to sign Ruben Loftus-Cheek from Chelsea and he will possibly be Frank Lampard’s very first signing, according to SportsMail.

Lampard is set to make his go back to the Premier League as manager, after being out of work for a year, following his sack from Stamford Bridge.

Vitor Pereira seemed on course to take over from Rafa Benitez however Lampard is now the clear favourite to take the job at Goodison Park.

Everton has already brought in Vitalii Mykolenko, Nathan Patterson and Anwar El Ghazi this month.

They are likewise keen to bring in Loftus-Cheek prior to the window closes on Monday.

Juventus had actually likewise targeted Loftus-Cheek as a replacement for Arthur Melo, who is desired by Arsenal but it is comprehended that Chelsea wants to keep the midfielder for the rest of the season.