Salomon Rondon poised for Everton exit next week after transfer bid received

Everton striker Salomon Rondo n is being lined up for a move to the United Arab Emirates with Sharjah FC making an offer for the Venezuela international.

The transfer window in the UAE is open until Tuesday and Everton, who recently allowed Brazilian midfielder Allan to leave for Al Wahda, are also willing to let Rondon move on next week.

The former Newcastle and West Brom forward does not figure in Frank Lampard's plans at Goodison Park. And with Neal Maupay having joined from Brighton and Dominic Calvert-Lewin nearing a return from injury, Rondon has been deemed surplus to requirements.

The 33-year-old has made five appearances in all competitions this season, mostly from the bench. But Lampard has preferred to use players who usually operate out wide through the middle instead of Rondon during Calvert-Lewin's absence and there are no plans to stand in his way of leaving the Premier League.

Meanwhile Everton defender James Tarkowski said he has not given up on his dream of playing for England as he eyes a late bid to make Gareth Southgate's World Cup squad. Tarkowski has won two caps for the Three Lions having made his international debut in March 2018. He said: "I've got full belief in myself that I'm more than good enough to play for England. Absolutely. The opportunity is still there at the moment for players to get into the squad. We'll see how it goes. I just have to perform to the best of my ability.

"I feel like I've started pretty well here at Everton. The team is playing well and that can only benefit me. There's a great group of people here - lads on the pitch and people in the background. There is a real positive environment here. Everyone is looking up and looking to the future and we are excited about where this team can go. I'm proud to be a part of it."

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Tarkowski also claimed Everton are still a work in progress under Lampard and fans have not seen the best of the team yet. He added: "There is still a lot more to come from this team. We're showing the start of something good here but we need to keep developing - that's with the ball, without the ball, on the training pitch and on matchdays. The coaching has been unbelievable. We've had a bit of a turnaround in terms of playing style and formation has changed already this season, but everyone seems to know their jobs.

"When the Arsenal game was called off, there was a feeling of disappointment. Arsenal have been playing really well and the Emirates is a tough stadium to go to, so to be disappointed that game's called off, we're obviously thinking, 'We must fancy ourselves to go to there and do well'. We were desperate to get back playing again and against West Ham we went out there and performed. People are excited to be training and looking forward to games. So far, there have been very good signs."

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