This week, Mike goes alone and speaks to South American football journalist Simon Edwards, as the club close in on Allan and James Rodriguez; Allan is discussed first, with his qualities highlighted as well as how he will up the level of the Everton midfield; Talk then turns to the imminent deal for James Rodriguez, as the "galactico" closes in on his move to the club, with Mike and Simon keen to see Everton utilise his global profile; The final part of the show sees Santiago Arias discussed, with reports in Colombia confirming he is close to signing in a cut price deal

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