Blues in bid to loan Man City star
Everton could be looking to bring in Manchester City winger Adam Johnson on loan, according to the Daily Mail.
The highly-rated 24-year-old is thought to have become dissatisfied with the frequency of his first-team appearances under Roberto Mancini while Fiorentina flyer Alessio Cerci has been linked with a move to the Etihad, which would threaten Johnson's hopes for the new season.
Chelsea are also thought to be interested in Johnson but City would be reluctant to sell to a Champions League rival.
German midfielder linked
West Ham and ex-Aston Villa midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger could be on Everton's radar.
The 29-year-old, renowned for his fierce left foot, is available on a free transfer after the Hammers' relegation to the Championship.
He has won 52 caps for Germany as a Bundesliga's winners medal from his time at Stuttgart.
