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Funes Mori plagued by injury
Argentinian defender Funes Mori has been ruled out for six to nine months after undergoing surgery on his knee in Barcelona last week.
It will see the former River Plate star miss the majority of the 2017-18 season, leaving just Ashley Williams, Phil Jagielka and Keane.
With the Toffees fighting on four fronts next season after qualifying for the Europa League, depth is needed and Gibson would be a top replacement should he be brought to Merseyside.