According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Everton are working on a deal to sign Alcaraz before the transfer window slams shut. The update claims that the Toffees are set to sign Alcaraz on loan with an obligation to buy if the player reaches a 'high number' of starts.

The Blues have been boosted by the arrival of David Moyes as manager in recent weeks, stringing together three successive wins in the Premier League to pull clear of relegation trouble. Even so, the club is looking to make moves before the deadline passes at 11 p.m..

The loan move also contains an obligation to buy providing Alcaraz, 22, makes an undisclosed number of league starts.

Everton’s Tactical Transfer Movements and Premier League AspirationsEverton are reportedly finalising a strategic loan-to-buy deal for Rennes’ promising left-back, Adrien Truffert, according to

Carlos Alcaraz sealed a transfer deadline day loan move to Everton from Flamengo on Monday. The Argentina under-23 international's deal runs until the end of the season, with Everton having the option to make the move permanent in the summer.

Carlos Alcaraz sealed a transfer deadline day loan move to Everton from Flamengo on Monday, the Premier League club announced. The Argentina Under-23 international's deal runs until the end of the season,

No nothing went wrong, and Carlos Alcaraz is an Everton player, finally. 23:15 GMT Confirmation that a deal sheet was submitted in time for Charly Alcaraz. Now we wait again for confirmation. Fab is optimistic.

Everton have tabled a £15m bid for an "unbelievable" player on deadline day, also receiving a response from his club.

Everton could allow promising prospect Harrison Armstrong leave before tonight’s transfer deadline. The midfielder is held in high regard by the Toffees. He was mightily impressive during pre-season and thrust himself into the first-team plans.

GMT Per Alan Nixon who is very reliable on Championship matters, Everton have had a £10 million bid accepted for West Bromwich Albion winger Tom Fellows. However personal terms are yet to be agreed and it could go late into the night getting this one done in time.