Gbamin of Mainz, left, is expected to join Everton as a replacement for Gueye

Everton intend to take their spending beyond £100 million in the transfer window as they make a renewed attempt to break into the Premier League’s top six.

Negotiations are continuing on deals for the Juventus striker Moise Kean and Mainz midfielder Jean-Philippe Gbamin, while additional targets include a centre back, a winger and a right back on loan.

A hectic final week prior to the transfer window closing next Thursday now looms, as does another sizeable chunk of investment from the Merseyside club.

Everton have so far spent £30 million on permanent deals for André Gomes and Fabian Delph (goalkeeper Jonas Lossl has signed on a free transfer) which takes their overall spending on incoming transfer fees to beyond £300 million since June 2017.

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