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Everton 'complete James Rodriguez, Allan signings'

By Ben Knapton, Senior Reporter | 01 September 2020

Midfield duo James Rodriguez and Allan are reportedly both set to make the move to Everton from Real Madrid and Napoli respectively.

Everton are reportedly set to complete the signings of midfield duo James Rodriguez and Allan from Real Madrid and Napoli respectively.

Rodriguez has been linked with a move away from the Bernabeu after falling out of favour under Zinedine Zidane, with the Colombia international totalling just 14 appearances for Los Blancos last season.

Meanwhile, Allan struggled for starts in the latter stages of the 2019-20 Serie A campaign and now looks poised to join Rodriguez in reuniting with Carlo Ancelotti at Goodison Park.

According to AS, Rodriguez will arrive on Merseyside in a £22m deal, and the South American midfielder has taken a significant wage cut in order to force a move through.

The former Porto and Monaco man is supposedly set to earn £76,000 per week at Goodison Park and will pen a three-year deal with Everton.

Allan, who has registered 11 goals from 212 outings for Napoli, will reportedly link up with Ancelotti once again after a fee of £25m was agreed between the two clubs.

The Toffees are also believed to be in advanced talks with Watford for Abdoulaye Doucoure.