Everton boss Ronald Koeman is willing to release his fringe players next month.

Outcast striker Oumar Niasse is among those who will be looking for a new club next month but Koeman has suggested others could follow the Senegal striker out of the Goodison exit door.

“We have some players and they don't really have big opportunities to play or be on the bench," Koeman said.

“Their future is different and if there is one player who is not involved in the team this season, and he likes to go, I think that is what we need to do.

“Because you are a football player and you like to play football and then, that makes space for younger players or new signings."