Transfer speculation continues to mount as Ollie Watkins has been linked in recent days with a move to Everton. The forward, currently playing for Aston Villa, could add a new dimension to the squad if the rumoured interest turns into an official approach before the end of the transfer window. Everton remain optimistic, but the deal is not without hurdles. Newcastle and Man Utd continue to monitor developments and could yet re-enter the race if negotiations stall or valuation gaps remain unresolved. In season 25/26, Everton are only scoring 1.19 goals per game (37 in 31), below the Premier League average. Ollie Watkins would be brought in to give them more bite in the final third. Aston Villa have also been linked with Pascal Struijk, Mandela Keita and Maxence Lacroix while Everton are reportedly monitoring Raul Asencio Del Rosario and Mario Gila. Stay tuned for more details as the story develops. Need more Everton transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for news and updates as they happen.