Everton transfer news: Carlo Ancelotti has identified Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez as targets (Image: GETTY)
Everton are eyeing a sensational deal for Real Madrid duo Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez, according to reports in Spain. Carlo Ancelotti is said to have handed a transfer list to Everton chiefs as he looks to transform the Toffees into title challengers.
Everton transfer news: Carlo Ancelotti is eyeing some big deals (Image: GETTY)
Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane tried to get rid of Bale last summer but a move to China fell through, and he’s had little impact this season.
The Wales star has made just 11 La Liga starts this term, scoring twice.
Rodriguez meanwhile returned from a loan spell at Bayern Munich and has made just four La Liga starts.
The Colombia ace has been in limbo for a number of years now and will look for a permanent move this summer.
And Everton will hope they can offer both players an option in England, however things would get complicated with the finances.
Both players are on huge wages with Bale’s salary thought to be around £600,000 a week.
Everton transfer news: Gareth Bale and Carlo Ancelotti worked together at Real Madrid (Image: GETTY)
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Everton wouldn’t be able to offer anything like that despite FFP easing their restrictions for next year due to the coronavirus.
A loan deal with Madrid paying the majority would appear to be the only way Everton could get something together but even that would fraught with complications.
Everton’s record signings include Gylfi Sigurdsson and Richarlison, but they would have to break the bank to get either of the Madrid players.
The club didn’t make any signings in January despite the appointment of Ancelotti just before its opening, but are expected to be busy during the summer.