Everton defender Ramiro Funes Mori faces NINE months out after undergoing knee surgery
EVERTON may be forced to delve into the transfer window with news that defender Ramiro Funes Mori faces up to nine months on the sidelines.
The Argentina international has undergone further surgery on a knee injury that he picked up on international duty in March.
Ramiro Funes Mori will face between six and nine months on the treatment tablePA:Press AssociationThe defender picked up the injury whilst on international duty last MarchGetty Images
The Toffees were hoping he would recover in time for the new season but the club and player have been dealt a major blow with the latest news.
A statement posted on the club’s website read: “Ramiro Funes Mori has had a problem within his knee and has undergone further surgery in Barcelona which will require prolonged rehabilitation of a minimum of six to nine months.”
And it could force boss Koeman to pull out the cheque book and find a replacement.
Ross Barkley is also out for a month with a groin injuryPA:Press AssociationRoss Barkley could leave Everton this summer with one year left on his contractReuters
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The midfielder has just a year left on his Goodison contract and looks set to leave after refusing to pen an extension.
Koeman has been busy during the transfer window having splashed out over £100m on seven players.
The likes of Wayne Rooney, Jordan Pickford and Davy Klaassen have bolstered their squad ahead of the new campaign but Koeman could be left short of central defenders.
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