@SkySportsNews Everton are closing in on an audacious summer transfer coup for Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez.

Everton have made an offer to Real Madrid for the player which is now under consideration at the Bernabeu.

The player has just 12 months left on his Madrid contract and we understand, is keen to make the move to Goodison on a three-year deal.

it’s believed talks between the two clubs are progressing well and an agreement over a deal may be close.

The deal would see the Colombian join forces with Carlo Ancelotti for a third time, having played under him at Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.