Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti begins talks for Allan?

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly entered negotiations with Napoli midfielder Allan over a potential summer move to Goodison Park.

The 29-year-old still has three years left to run on his current deal with Napoli, but Ancelotti is supposedly keen on a reunion with his former player in the blue half of Merseyside.

According to Italian journalist Ciro Venerato, Everton have made contact with Allan regarding a possible transfer, but the Toffees will have to fend off interest from Atletico Madrid to secure the Brazilian's signature.

Speaking to TV Luna, Venerato said: "Allan will be sold, there are talks with Ancelotti and Berta, sports director of Atletico Madrid.

"Napoli shoots €50m (£44.8m) so that they can get €40m (£35.9m); we are at the beginning to replace him."

Allan has amassed 10 goals from 204 appearances for Napoli since 2015, but the former Udinese man has started just 14 Serie A games under Gennaro Gattuso this term.