SAM WANTS WAL

FROM BACK PAGE only featured off the bench in three Premier League matches. Allardyce, who will be given significant funds next month, is keen to hand Walcott a fresh start at Goodison Park.

Walcott, 28, would offer Everton the pace and goal threat they have been missing since losing Romelu Lukaku.

Allardyce is also confident of clinching a reunion with Sevilla’s N’Zonzi, who played in his midfield at Blackburn.