Everton ready to replace rarely-seen defender with rising Championship star as seven-club battle ignites

A trio of Everton stars could depart before the transfer window closes, with Rangers and Championship clubs pushing to strike agreements with the Toffees

The right-back suffered the injury in the 3-0 win over Ukraine for Steve Clarke's men on Thursday evening and could now miss numerous games.

Hutton was at the game and claimed the injury to Patterson 'did not look good', with the player withdrawn after just 26 minutes at Hampden Park.

The agent of the Toffees' Scotland international has branded the latest claims over the defender "embarrassing"

The full-back is yet to start a Premier League game and could be replaced by a more established option.

The Everton boss has been speaking ahead of an important game against Newcastle, which he may have to navigate without a key man

Frank Lampard has been thoroughly impressed by Donny van de Beek during their time together so far, but another signing must be more patient

Everton have completed their second signing in the full-back department after the finer details of their deal with Rangers were revealed.

A long-term target looks set to become an Everton player imminently after various sources indicated they have upped their offer

The Toffees failed with multiple offers for the player over the summer when Steven Gerrard was in charge at Ibrox.

“In football you have media everywhere now, and you have everyone’s opinions."

Manchester United have made bolstering a key position they did not in the summer a January priority, while Roma eye a Tottenham target

Everton are now willing to make a more serious move for the talented Scot, whom their rivals will give them a clear run at signing

Liverpool have been linked with a move for a young Rangers defender.

The Toffees have seen an opening offer for the teenager knocked back - but hope remains a deal can be sorted before the window shuts

The Spaniard is hoping to secure a youngster who could develop into a superstar of the game.