Everton finished their Premier League season with a 3-1 defeat at Arsenal but will still be satisfied with an improved campaign under manager Ronald Koeman.

The Dutchman took over from the sacked Roberto Martinez in the summer with the brief to improve upon their 11th place finish in the top-flight last term, and former Southampton boss Koeman has done just that by leading the side to seventh in the table.

The Toffees won 17 of their 38 league games and finished 15 points clear of eighth place Southampton, although did trail sixth place Manchester United by eight points.

And that’s certainly a gap they’ll look to eat into next season, although it seems clear that they’ll need some serious reinforcements this summer to be able to sustain a challenge to the top six.

Yet they could look to do that by raiding some of their rivals for the top six positions this summer to acquire the talent needed, and one club they could look at is Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United.

Thus, here are TWO United stars Everton must try and land this summer…

Daley Blind

While Everton have been far from the worse side defensively this season, their tally of 44 goals is the joint-most of any side in the top seven of the Premier League, and will need improving if they are to sustain a challenge to the top six next term.

And one man they could look to improve that backline is United’s Daley Blind, who hasn’t always been first choice at Old Trafford this season under Mourinho.

The Dutchman only managed 20 Premier League starts for the Red Devils this term, and that’s in a team ravaged by injuries for much of the campaign, and when everyone is fit to play, it’s difficult to see the 27-year-old getting into the side on a regular basis.

Thus, with Leighton Baines 33 in December, Koeman should look to strengthen his left-back options with the signing of Blind this summer.

Wayne Rooney

The future of United captain Wayne Rooney remains uncertain with just one game of the Red Devils’ campaign remaining.

The England star has struggled for gametime under Mourinho this season, starting just 15 times in the Premier League, and as a result speculation has been building about where he may end up come August.

And one side linked with a move for the 31-year-old is boyhood club Everton, who sold Rooney to United back in 2004 for over £25 million.

Koeman has spoken this term about links with the United ace and hasn’t played down their interest or refused to consider it this summer, and as a result the Toffees should look to bring Rooney back to Goodison Park as he still has plenty to offer.