....bits and bobs from Thursday morning's rumour columns;
- According to the Daily Star, Everton are one of 6 clubs interested in Udinese midfielder, Jakub Jankto. The Czech Republic international has spent 3 years on the Serie A outfit books.
- The Bleacher Report say Spurs and Everton want to sign Inter Milan's Brazilian international, Gabriel Barbosa, on loan.
- The Express suggest Ronald Koeman wants 3 more signings, including Swansea midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson and Arsenal's Olivier Giroud. Spurs will pocket £5m on any deal for Sigurdsson. The Daily Star reports Everton are keen to complete the signing of Giroud. The Daily Mail says Sigurdsson has returned to pre-season training with Swansea.
- The Express also says Everton midfielder, Ross Barkley, is open to joining Manchester United despite interest from Spurs. Clubcall website quote Ronald Koeman who says Everton have not received any offers for Barkley.
- The BBC Gossip Column suggests Everton will fight with Crystal Palace and Stoke for West Ham defender James Collins.