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Everton are not working on a deal to try and bring Gianluigi Donnarumma to the club.

Reports emerging from Italy this week have credited the Blues with interest in the 21-year-old goalkeeper.

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Donnarumma, considered one of the finest young goalkeepers in world football, is coming intpo the final year of his contract with AC Milan and a number of clubs, Everton included, have been linked with looking at taking advantage of the situation.

But the ECHO understands that the Blues are not in the market for Donnarumma.

Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti said in January that he was not looking for a new No1 and that he was Jordan Pickford was a “great goalkeeper”.

Pickford's form since Ancelotti arrived at Goodison has been inconsistent but the new boss has made his stance on the England international clear.

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And reports of the club eyeing a move for Donnarumma are said to be wide of the mark.

Everton are believed to be prioritising other positions in which to strengthen this summer, including in central midfield and defence.