As Marouane Fellaini is still an Everton player and still has a long-term contract with the Toffees, let's assume he stays through the summer and into next season.
Even if this does happen, which continues to look like a slim possibility, Everton need something in the middle of the park.
Fellaini was been unplayable at times this season but has gone off the boil of late, and his advanced role isn't that of a traditional centre midfielder.
Darron Gibson has been a fantastic player for the Blues since he arrived from Manchester United in January 2012, and recently capped Leon Osman is one of the Premier League's unsung heroes.
If Fellaini does depart, then Everton will be after an attacking threat from midfield too as manager David Moyes has consistently backed his striker with an advanced midfielder.
Moyes' dabble with the 3-4-3 formation would see Kevin Mirallas and Steven Pienaar in support of the striker as opposed to the aerial threat first offered by Tim Cahill and now supplied by Fellaini, a tactic that would surely benefit striker Nikica Jelavic.
Talented youngster Ross Barkley has been given a smattering of opportunities this term but has been pushed too far wide by Moyes. Barkley looks like a natural centre midfielder thanks to his vision and desire to get on the ball.
Next season, Barkley should be able to offer more, but Everton have been dramatically affected when Gibson is unavailable and this needs to change.
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