Burnley centre-back James Tarkowski is in talks with Premier League club Everton.
Tarkowski's contract at Turf Moor expires at the end of this month and he had already resolved to leave, even before the Clarets relegation.
A number of clubs have expressed an interest in signing the 29-year-old, including Aston Villa.
However, BBC Sport understands Everton are now in pole position to sign the defender.
No deal has been done as yet, although there is optimism it will happen.
It is promising to be a busy summer at Burnley, who are closing in on appointing former Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany as their new manager.