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Nathan Patterson could be out of action for up to six weeks, according to a report from The Times.

The Everton full-back suffered an injury last week during Scotland's 3-0 win over Ukraine.

Should the diagnosis be true, the 20-year-old could miss up to seven games and return days before teams head into the international break for the World Cup.

In other news, the Liverpool Echo speculates that Conor Coady could be included in Gareth Southgate's World Cup squad.

The Blues defender was selected in the matchday squad for yesterday's 3-3 draw against Germany in England's final match before the tournament begins later this year.

Southgate praised Coady during England's run to the European Championship final last year for his influence off the pitch and on the squad.

Finally, Everton appear to have been dealt a fresh blow in their pursuit of Ukrainian forward Mykhaylo Mudryk.

The i reports that Newcastle United have joined the race for the highly-rated attacker.

According to the tabloid's source, Everton had a €30million bid rejected by Shakhtar Donetsk over the summer.

Eddie Howe's side are believed to be keen to add creativity to their attacking lineup and are willing to bid £50million for the 21-year-old.