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Everton eye free transfer swoop for France international: Liverpool back off
EVERTON reportedly face a battle with Villarreal to secure the signing of Marseille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda.
Steve Mandanda has made 433 appearances for Marseille since joining them from Le Havre in 2007
The French international is set to leave the Ligue 1 outfit on a free transfer when his contract expires this summer.
And Everton are in search of a new number one following Tim Howard's decision to leave after 10 years on Merseyside.
He has so far picked up 21 international caps and will act as understudy to Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.
The hosts will take on Albania, Romania and Switzerland in Group A.