Ross Barkley could make a sensational return to Goodison Park next month with Everton reportedly interested in a loan move for the Chelsea star.
Barkley, 28, left Merseyside for west London four years ago for £15million, but injuries and a lack of game time has hampered the England international's progress with the Blues.
And according to The Telegraph, Barkley is among a number of January loan targets for Toffees boss Rafa Benitez, who is desperate to bolster his injury-ravaged squad for the latter half of the campaign.
Everton are in the midst of an injury crisis with the likes of Richarlison, Andros Townsend, Yerry Mina and Tom Davies all sidelined, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin is nearing a return.