Everton will have to wait a minimum of three weeks before their first glimpse of Yerry Mina as the Colombian centre-half continues his injury recovery.

Mina arrived at Goodison Park with what is being described as ‘a slight foot problem’ sustained playing for his country against England at the World Cup.

His manager, Marco Silva, has confirmed the £27.2 million recruit will not be ready until after the international break, with a home game against West Ham United on September 16 the first realistic target for his debut.

“It is something he is recovering from - an old injury - not something that happened here, but not something special,” said Silva.

“The report I had from our medical staff it is not serious, but you have to take more days to get him to that level (needed).”

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Silva is also treading carefully with Andre Gomes and Lucas Digne, who like Mina moved to Everton from Barcelona. They too will sit out this weekend’s trip to Bournemouth.

But Brazilian Bernard is more advanced in his conditioning as he pushes to make his first Everton appearance.

Everton have allowed Mo Besic to return to Middlesbrough on loan for the season, and Yannick Bolasie is in talks with Aston Villa for a similar arrangement.

Silva remains unmoved by Ademola Lookman’s desire to return to RB Leipzig. Lookman was on the bench last weekend and Silva says he will not allow the continued advances from the Bundesliga side to become a distraction.

“If you can, ask him about this situation,” said Silva.

Everton are determined to hold on to Ademola Lookman credit: Getty Images

“Really, he does not have any other solution. If he stays here he has to be convinced it is the right way. Of course, I am here to convince him like all the other players, but for me it is not difficult. He is in a big club and has to understand that.

“He knows my way. All of them know what is my way. When the market is open and some clubs are interested these things can happen. It is easy to solve these kinds of things. Nothing special.

“He is our player. All of you know what is my technical opinion of the player, the player knows my thoughts as well.

“I understand why some clubs are interested in him because he is a good player with a lot of talent.

“He is the present and future of the club and we have to try to convince him to go in this way as well.

“One hundred per cent I don’t give them (the players) a chance to disturb something. They know since they come through the gate what they have to do – what their obligation is at Finch Farm.”