Everton are in advanced discussions with defender Hannah Blundell about a permanent deal following her successful loan spell last season.
The 32-year-old made 12 appearances for Everton last term on loan from Manchester United.
The defender is a free agent after her contract at United ended in June.
The experienced full-back, who has three England caps, spent five years at United and notched up almost 100 appearances.
She progressed from Chelsea’s academy and played for their first team for eight years before leaving in 2021.
Blundell gave birth to her daughter in March 2025 and made her return to football later that year.
