SAM FACING A NZONZI TUSSLE

SAM ALLARDYCE must fend off Arsenal to be reunited with Sevilla outcast Steven Nzonzi at Everton.

Allardyce gave Nzonzi (right) his big break in the Premier League when he signed him for Blackburn in 2009 and is eyeing up a loan deal for the French midfielder.

But Big Sam faces competition from Arsenal. Nzonzi, 29, flew to London Gatwick airport on Tuesday and is surplus to requirements at Sevilla after falling out with coach Eduardo Berizzo last month.