Everton are weighing up a transfer from Brighton’s Lewis Dunk.
The Toffees are on the grounds that centre-half Dunk, 24, as a substitute to Championship winners Burnley’s Michael Keane.
The duo are in Everton’s attractions with the Merseysiders eager to carry in a younger defender to clean up their protecting ranks.
They face competitors for ex-Manchester United child Keane, 23, from Stoke, who capable to revive their curiosity after having a £7m bid knocked again in January.
Meanwhile, West Brom have additionally registered their interest in Dunk.
Meanwhile, Everton are capable to reject John Stones' plea to go away Goodison Park again this summer season.
Stones, 22 , is a big-cash target for Manchester metropolis and the england defender is in a position to push to be bought once more, having seen curiosity from Chelsea final 12 months blocked despite him asking to move.
The Londoners are additionally likely to come again once more with a renewed offer after having a ultimate bid of £37m grew to become down final yr - but they will get the equal response.