EVERTON are reportedly hoping to bring in Chelsea star Ruben Loftus-Cheek to ease their midfield injury crisis.

But Blues boss Thomas Tuchel is far from keen on the idea.

Loftus-Cheek has made 20 appearances for his boyhood club so far this season and Tuchel views him as an important part of the squad.

He is being courted by a number of top clubs, with Juventus also said to be interested in a loan move this month.

Everton are desperate for reinforcements as they prepare for the imminent arrival of Frank Lampard.

The ex-Chelsea manager is widely expected to take over at Goodison Park after the sacking of Rafa Benitez.

And the 43-year-old already has a number of targets in mind before he arrives on Merseyside.

Tottenham outcast Dele Alli has been tagged as top of Lampard’s midfield wishlist.

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And the club are stepping up efforts to bring in Manchester United flop Donny van de Beek before the January window slams shut on Monday.

The Toffees are set to be without midfielders Abdoulaye Doucoure and Fabian Delph for a minimum of a month each after they both picked up injuries.

Lampard is expected to be in charge in time for next Saturday’s FA Cup fourth round tie against Brentford.

His job offer is reported to have come after Wayne Rooney revealed he’d snubbed the chance to manage his boyhood club.

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