Everton on brink of first major signing of summer

The Toffees return to Premier League action on April 11 against Brentford.

For Everton, like the Bees, should results go their way next week, they will have their Premier League status confirmed for another season.

And with that, an option in Rohl's loan deal from SC Freiburg to make his transfer permanent would be triggered.

The option will be worth £18m to Freiburg and the Liverpool Echo says there is no exit clause in the arrangement.

Rohl has managed 12 appearances in the Premier League this term, though the campaign has been blighted by a hip injury.