Everton Transfer News: How Steven N'Zonzi Signing Would Affect Marouane Fellaini

Everton have enjoyed a tremendous start to the season, beating Manchester United 1-0 before dispatching Aston Villa 3-1 with some sensational football.

David Moyes appears to be able to rejuvenate the squad further after the sale of Jack Rodwell to Manchester City brought in £12 million.

Kevin Mirallas was snapped up from Olympiakos for £7.65 million, Steven Pienaar completed a permanent return to the Toffees from Spurs for £5.75 million and Steven Naismith arrived on a free transfer from Rangers in what has been a productive summer for Everton.

Blackburn's Steven N'Zonzi could be another arrival, according to the Liverpool Daily Post (LDP), with the 23-year-old appearing to be available after Rovers manager Steve Kean made the former France under-21 international dispensable.

It would be a terrific signing for the Toffees, as it would allow Marouane Fellaini to continue to dominate in a more advanced role, where the Belgium international has been particularly effective so far.

The 24-year-old has relished the freedom to burst forward and link up with Nikica Jelavic, another strong, powerful player who is technically adept.

Without the ball, Moyes might insist on Fellaini dropping deeper to form a trio of central midfielders, alongside two of Darron Gibson, Phil Neville and Leon Osman. This tactic could be especially effective in frustrating the higher calibre of opposition in away matches.

Outside of Jelavic, though, it appears Fellaini will be the second source of goals for Everton, so the signing of N'Zonzi would give more options in centre midfield without compromising the Belgium's new advanced role.

The LDP also report that Everton will complete the signing of Bryan Oviedo from FC Copenhagen.

The Costa Rica international will provide decent cover for Leighton Baines, as well as offer Moyes an alternative in a more advanced role on the left side.

With Everton notorious for starting the season terribly, such a promising start has built excitement around the club with ambitions of a European place now on the agenda.

The signings of Oviedo and N'Zonzi would further bolster the squad to give Everton a boost in order to maintain their bright start.