As reported by The Daily Mail, Everton are set to step up their pursuit of Sevilla midfielder Steven N'Zonzi.

What's the story?

The January transfer window is an important one for the Toffees, with new boss Sam Allardyce getting a chance to stamp his own authority on a squad hastily assembled by Ronald Koeman.

One area that could do with strengthening is midfield and it appears that Allardyce is homing in on one of his top targets.

The Daily Mail report that Everton are set to ramp up their efforts to sign Sevilla star Steven N'Zonzi over the next 48 hours, with a £25m move in the offing.

The paper say that the club are hoping to do their business early in the transfer window and that N'Zonzi is keen on the switch to Merseyside after a falling out with the club.

What will he offer?

N'Zonzi has significant playing experience behind him at 29-years-old and at Sevilla has proven to be an elite midfielder at the top level, with excellent technical ability and a physical presence that should enhance Everton's midfield in a defensive sense.

His form has been that good at the La Liga club over the last year that he gained his first ever caps for the French national team in November, featuring in matches against Germany and Wales.

Spending six seasons in the Premier League with Blackburn Rovers and Stoke City, he won't need time to adjust to life at Everton and can immediately improve Sam Allardyce's first team.

The reported £25m is good value for a quality UEFA Champions League player at his peak and Everton should waste no time in capitalising on his fall out with Sevilla.

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