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Everton are set for a frantic end to the winter transfer window.

David Moyes is keen to add reinforcements before the window slams shut on Monday and it’s understood the club are closing in on their first signing.

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Carlos Alcaraz is on the verge of joining Everton from Flamengo on an initial loan deal with a buy option inserted which will become mandatory if certain clauses are activated.

Alcaraz has already had a spell in the Premier League with Southampton, so it should be a much simpler transition than most leaving the Brazillian league.

Everton are now exploring other deals and with that said, a fresh update on Ben Chilwell’s situation has just come to light.

Crystal Palace agree Ben Chilwell deal

Everton have been eyeing Ben Chilwell this month as Moyes look to provide Vitaliy Mykolenko at left-back.

It was understood that Chilwell was open to making a move to Goodison Park, but now Crystal Palace have stolen a march on his signature.

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Palace have agreed a loan deal to sign the £45m man, with the final decision now up to the player.

Evidently, a move just across the capital was more appealing for Chilwell, so Everton may have to stick with just Mykolenko as the only natural left-back at the club until the summer.

Ashley Young does have plenty of experience playing there, though, so missing out on Chilwell shouldn’t be too much of a blow.

Everton should prioritise attacking reinforcements

After Alcaraz, Everton may be able to get one more through the door before Monday’s deadline.

So instead of trying to sign an alternative target at left-back, they should prioritise a move for a centre-forward.

WIth Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Armando Broja set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, that’s evidently the most important area of the pitch to address.