According to The Harrow Times, Everton are interested in signing Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucouré from Watford. 

It is a move that would see the Frenchman link up with former manager Marco Silva, who was with The Hornets up until last season.

The Toffees have been linked with a huge host of midfielders as of late, with rumours recently circulating that they are also interested in signing Lyon’s Tanguy Ndombele. In addition to the fact that they want to make the André Gomes loan deal permanent, this seems like an area that Silva is desperately trying to address.

Now of course this will raise some eyebrows at Everton’s transfer policy, as they have not set their sights on recruiting a recognised striker, despite their apparent dearth of them. However, the thing that these transfer targets reveal is Everton’s opinion of their current crop of players, particularly Morgan Schneiderlin.

In the midfield at Goodison Park, alongside Gomes, Idrissa Gueye has been a consistently high performer. In addition to them, Tom Davies, who undoubtedly has a very bright future for The Blues, is very unlikely to leave. These three are held in high regard by Silva, but less can be said about Schneiderlin.

The Frenchman has made just four starts for Everton this season, as he has failed to win over his new manager. For a while the fans have been growing restless over his performances, and Everton’s plans in the upcoming transfer window is a clear indication of Schneiderlin’s future.

Even if the club fail to land Doucouré or Ndombele, they have made a clear enough statement, and don’t be surprised if Schneiderlin is shown the door.