Everton have avoided any further punishment over alleged financial fair play breaches after the Premier League discontinued its investigation into a final charge. Last year the Toffees became the first side in Premier League history to be deducted points – eight in total after appeals – for breaking Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).

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Now, TBR football report that Everton have made contact with Brighton over a move to take out-of-favour forward Evan Ferguson on loan for the remainder of the campaign. The Republic of Ireland striker has barely featured for Fabian Hurzeler in the first half of the campaign, starting just twice and finding the net on just one occasion.

Everton have made contact to sign Brighton forward Evan Ferguson on loan in the January transfer window, according to TBR Football. The Toffees are looking to beat Premier League competition in the race for the 20-year-old striker, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Bournemouth also keeping tabs on his situation.