Everton close in on Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori on season-long loan

Everton are very close to finalizing a deal to sign Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori on a season-long loan.

The defender Oluwafikayomi Oluwadamilola was close to joining Rennes but is now in talks over a move to Everton.

Tomori impressed during the first part of Chelsea's last Premier League season and was called up to the England squad in October before making his senior debut in November.

The 22 years old signed a new five-year deal in December but later fell out of favour under Frank Lampard and did not play a single minute after the season was resumed in June.

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Thiago Silva's arrival at Stamford Bridge may mean Tomori could be set for even less game time at the club and he may consider leaving in the search for more first-team football ahead of the European Championships next summer.

Thiago silva's arrival may kick Fikayo out of Stamford bridge

It could be Tomori's third loan spell out of Stamford Bridge after his experiences in the Championship at Hull City and Derby County, the latter under current Blues boss Frank Lampard.