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A momentous day, today. No Axel Witsel in the Everton rumour round-up!

But Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly is taking on the mantle of rumour mill mainstay, with fresh reports he is heading to Goodison Park.

The Blues are interested in the Senegalese defender, and now Italian reports suggest they will raise their offer for him to £41m.

According to Sportitalia, Arsenal, Chelsea and Bayern Munich all want the 25-year-old, but Everton are determined to blow all other options out of the water by proposing almost €50m (around £41m).

Elsewhere, the Bleacher Report have claimed Tottenham are favourites for Newcastle midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum.

The Blues have been linked with a move for the Dutchman, but it is suggested Tottenham is his first-choice destination - if he leaves Newcastle.

And finally, Everton have been linked with Twente striker Sebastien Haller in the Daily Star recently - but there seems to be plenty of competition for him.

Reports suggest Crystal Palace have now entered the hypothetical race, with Spurs, Sunderland, Swansea, Aston Villa and Norwich all interested in the French Under-21 international too.