Ronald Koeman says Everton's search for a new striker remains a work in progress - but could provide no update on the final piece in his transfer jigsaw.

The Blues have just over a week before the transfer window shuts but have so far struggled to land the players on their shortlist.

Everton have given up hope of landing Arsenal frontman Olivier Giroud who had been made their No1 target in Koeman's hunt for an imposing striker.

A move for Crystal Palace's Christian Benteke is understood to remain a possibility but Nikola Kalinic – another player discussed by the Blues transfer brokers – this week joined AC Milan.

Koeman has previously spoken about the necessity of bolstering their attacking options before next Thursday's 11pm cut-off but when asked about his striker search on Wednesday evening, the Everton boss was not able to provide any news.

“We are working on that,” he said.

“We know we have ten days to go but there is no more update on that today.”

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Koeman is also looking for a left-sided defender before next week.