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Wednesday’s Daily Mail suggests Everton could be interested in signing defender Gabriel Magalhaes from Lille.

The Blues are rumoured to have tabled a bid for the Brazilian during the January transfer window, with Arsenal also said to have made an offer for the 22-year-old.

The Mail adds the clubs “did not meet Lille’s valuation” of the player but are expected to continue monitoring his progress.

The Liverpool Echo reports on claims in the Italian media that Napoli winger Hirving Lozano is a transfer target for Everton. The 24-year-old is believed to be valued at around €40 million by the Serie A team.

The Echo also carries quotes from Everton forward Bernard, who has detailed how manager Carlo Ancelotti has given him the “freedom” to express himself.

“I am really happy with my performances and that I have been able to help the team,” said Bernard, in an interview originally given to evertontv.

"Part of that [reason for his influence] is the freedom Carlo has given me to play.

"What the manager has asked from me is to look to find spaces between the defensive lines. I have been able to find this space, receive the ball and turn around and play it quickly.”