Pardew has already lined up free-agent forward Hal Robson-Kanu, who can play wide or up front, believing he possesses the versatility to replace Bolasie. He captained the Wales’ team that reached the semifinals at Euro 2016 in France last month.
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But the former Aston Villa and Manchester City player hopes to have done enough in pre-season to be in Koeman’s first competitive starting line-up when Everton entertain Tottenham on Saturday.
Everton are reportedly closing in on the signing of Swansea City defender Ashley Williams.
Koeman also wants Kone and has offered £18m for the Ivory Coast defender, who only joined the Black Cats from French side Lorient in January for £6m.
Swansea City’s new USA backers made a direct appeal to Ashley Williams in a late bid to persuade the skipper at the Liberty Stadium, WalesOnline understands.
However, with Jagielka turning 34 next week, Moyes is also aiming to bring in another defender and has Dynamo Kiev’s 27-year-old Croatia worldwide Domagoj Vida in his sights.
Williams had snubbed the chance of moving on previously during his time with Swansea and the club took into account his lengthy stay when deciding to formally accept Everton’s bid rather than create a messy stand-off.
However, Swans skipper Williams is poised to pen a four-year deal at Goodison Park after Everton coughed up £10m for his services.
He is expected to travel to Merseyside later on Tuesday afternoon to complete the move and sign a two-year deal.
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Swansea will look to start their season with a win as they take on Burnley away from home.
