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Everton are rivalling Sunderland for the signature of Yann M'Vila say Chronicle Live.

The French international midfielder was on loan at the Black Cats last season but the report claims that they are now facing fresh competition from the Blues when it comes to a permanent deal.

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M'Vila made 40 appearances last term for Sunderland, scoring once, and has just six months left on his contract at Rubin Kazan – where he has been ordered to train separately from the first team squad.

However, the Russians are believed to be holding out for a significant offer for the 26-year-old and Ronald Koeman has enquired about his availability.

Anchor man M'Vila who was capped 22 times for France between 2010-12, made his name at Rennes before heading to Kazan and was also loaned out to Italian club Inter in 2014/15.

Meanwhile, Turkish outlet Fanatik reckon Everton have entered the race to sign Ozan Tufan who has been dubbed 'The new Yaya Toure.'

The Fenerbahce midfielder is believed to be on Manchester United's radar and following some impressive displays for Turkey at Euro 2016 the 21-year-old is attracting attention from several Premier League sides.

Tufan's club coach Vitor Pereira, who was one of the candidates to succeed David Moyes as Blues boss in 2013 before Roberto Martinez landed the job declared after Turkey's 2-0 win over Czech Republic: “He still has a lot to learn and that is my job but the world will soon have a central midfielder on the level of Yaya Toure on their hands.”