Everton chief Marcel Brands is set to work the swap and loan market this summer.

The Liverpool Echo says Everton's transfer plans are set to undergo a major change due to the financial uncertainty engulfing football right now.

The club hasn't played a competitive game in more than three months, and its revenue has taken a significant hit as a result.

Everton had planned to back Carlo Ancelotti in the transfer market this summer as they seek to build a squad capable of challenging for the Champions League places.

But the Blues have had to change tack and swap deals and loan moves could now be the order of the day.