Erik ten Hag has held talks with Adrien Rabiot ahead of the midfielderâs ÂŁ15 million move from Juventus to Manchester United.
The 20-year-old midfielder is the Toffeesâ fifth summer signing.
Steven Gerrard has been urged to hand Tyrone Mings an immediate recall by Aston Villa legend Paul McGrath, who has weighed into the debate over the managerâs treatment of the central defender.