Everton transfer news: El Ghazi confirmed, Toffees prepare fresh Longstaff move

Everton are one of many clubs who will be hoping to strengthen their squad over the course of the month following a disappointing start to the Premier League campaign.

Rafa Benitez has come under pressure in the early stages of his reign at Goodison Park and some fresh faces could buy them some more time to put things right in the second half of the campaign.

talkSPORT.com brings you all the latest transfer news and gossip from the the Blue half of Merseyside.

Anwar El Ghazi

Aston Villa forward El Ghazi has joined Everton on loan for the remainder of the 2021/22 season.

On the same day Villa signed Lucas Digne from the Toffees for £25million, El Ghazi heads in the opposite direction on a short-term deal.

The Netherlands international, 26, has become surplus to requirements under Steven Gerrard following the signing of Philippe Coutinho on loan from Barcelona.

"I'm really excited. Everton is a big club, I cannot wait to get started," El Ghazi told evertontv.

Sean Longstaff

Everton are expected to make a fresh offer to sign Sean Longstaff from Newcastle United, according to reports from the Daily Express.

Rafa Benitez is keen to be reunited with the Magpies' midfielder whom he worked with during their time together at St James' Park.

Longstaff faces an uncertain future with his contract due to expire in the summer, meaning that a January move could be on the cards.

However Eddie Howe has insisted that he sees Sean Longstaff as a long-term part of his plans on Tyneside.

He told Newcastle World: "Sean has a long-term future at this football club.

"I've been impressed with him since I came in. He's been committed, trained well and earned his place in the team.

"Against Manchester United, I thought he was excellent. The whole team wasn't particularly good against Cambridge.

"We're looking for a response from the team and Sean is part of that team."

Bruno Guimaraes

Everton are said to be among the clubs interested in Bruno Guimares, according to the Evening Standard.

The Lyon midfielder is attracting significant interest this month with both Newcastle United and Arsenal also keen, along with Juventus.

A Brazil international, Guimares made his name after winning a gold medal in the Olympics and going on to make 68 appearances for Lyon.

The French side are determined to keep hold of the midfielder this month but could consider a move if an offer of £40million was received.