Everton midfielder Orel Mangala has sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and is expected to miss the rest of the season, while striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is set to miss a number of weeks with a hamstring injury.

Everton have issued a statement confirming that Lyon loanee Orel Mangala has suffered a season-ending injury. "Mangala sustained an anterior cruciate ligament knee injury late on during the Blues’

Everton were handed a double injury blow on Thursday when the Premier League club announced midfielder Orel Mangala would miss the rest of the season with a knee injury while striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin was sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Everton are showing interest in sealing a move for Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi before the transfer deadline on Monday, according to Soccernet. The Toffees are reportedly considering making an offer for the Nigeria international in the coming days as they look to boost David Moyes’ frontline with a new arrival.