Report: Everton eye shock loan deal for West Ham flyer Felipe Anderson

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Everton are weighing up a shock move for West Ham United forward Felipe Anderson during the January transfer window, according to Team Talk.

The Hammers-owned performer is currently on loan at Porto but a falling out with coach Sergio Conceicao is set to see him sent back to the capital.

It wouldn’t seem as though David Moyes has any plans to utilise him at the London Stadium.

With that in mind, another loan move could be an option and Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti is keen.

He isn’t a first-choice target for the Toffees but they could turn to the 27-year-old if the primary targets don’t come to fruition.

Anderson made just three appearances in all competitions and hasn’t been able to play his way into Conceicao’s plans.

The Brazilian signed for the Hammers in 2018 for £41.5 million but struggled for consistency.

In 72 appearances he has scored 12 goals and registered 12 assists since checking in from Lazio.

Prior to his move to Porto, he did play in five games for the Hammers this season.

He was in fine form in the Carabao Cup, scoring in a 3-0 win over Charlton and claiming assists against Hull and Everton.

Under normal circumstances, he wouldn’t be allowed to play for another club under FIFA regulations.

The two-club ruling has been relaxed this season amid the global pandemic.

TBR View: Could Anderson prove a shrewd addition for Ancelotti?

It would have to be seen as a surprise if the forward does rock up at Goodison Park.

That said, if there’s one manager who could get a tune out of Anderson, it’s probably Ancelotti.

Anderson earns £85,000-a-week at West Ham and they’ll likely ask Everton to foot most of that.

Moyes will want to enjoy a recruitment drive of his own but the purse strings are likely to remain tight.

The ability is there with Anderson but he hasn’t showcased it on a consistent basis yet in England.

If Ancelotti can get the versatile player back to his best, then he could complete a solid piece of business.