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Another day, another rumour and today Everton have once again been linked with Xherdan Shaqiri after his proposed move to Schalke stalled.

It could be the transfer that would make the wait all worth it for Everton fans, the Swiss star comes with a brilliant pedigree having starred in the Champions League for the likes of Bayern Munich and FC Basel. He's also played for his country at the World Cup, scoring a memorable hat-trick against Honduras.

Shaqiri moved to Inter Milan in January, but the winger has failed to settle in Serie A and was made available for transfer this summer. German side Schalke had looked to have landed the 23-year-old, but talks between Shaqiri's advisors and Schalke have broken down.

Stoke City had tried to snare Shaqiri earlier this summer, but the player reportedly turned down the Potters. Everton, however, would be a far more attractive option.

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John Stones remains an Everton player and the club have no intention of selling him - but the media are already linking the Blues with potential replacements.

Everton, who were in the market for a centre-back this summer regardless, have rejected two bids from Chelsea for Stones and remain firm in their stance that the 21-year-old is not for sale.

Today, however, the Blues have been linked with a move for Swansea captain Ashley Williams.

The 30-year-old has been a mainstay in the Swansea since signing for the club in 2008, and boss Garry Monk insists his captain is going nowhere.

"Ash will be here. He’ll be here with Swansea," Monk said.

"For the past six or seven years he’s been linked with a team in the summer, and whether that’s actual interest or driven by the papers and agents, I don’t know, but Ash is very committed to the club.

"He’s our captain and he’s captain of Wales as well. It’s a big year for him with qualification coming up with his country."

In pictures: Players who have been linked with a move to Everton