Everton could oppose their former manager Carlo Ancelotti in the transfer market for the signing of Manchester United right-back Diogo Dalot.
Dalot has returned to Man Utd commemorating a season out on loan with AC Milan. His time in Italy was more effective than his previous two seasons with United, in which he oversaw just 20 Premier League appearances. For Milan, he played 21 matches in Serie A in half the time.
Now, he faces a verdict over his future. United could do with another right-back but are looking to sign Kieran Trippier. Should the Atletico Madrid man arrive at Old Trafford, there would be no space left for Dalot.
One probable escape route for the Portugal international could be to Real Madrid, where Ancelotti has taken the reins after leaving Everton. The Italian tactician formerly tried to lure Dalot to Goodison Park and now wants him at his new club.
But Everton could follow his advice even after his departure because they reportedly still want to sign Dalot.
Dalot’s name has come back into the equation. Two years remain on his contract, so a deal may be feasible.