Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite is poised to go out on loan next season.
The 19-year-old has interest from PSV Eindhoven and Schalke, plus six Championship sides.
Middlesbrough, Sheffield United, Huddersfield Town, Blackpool, Cardiff and Sunderland are the second division clubs looking to take the centre back on for a year, with Everton keen for the 19-year-old to gain first team experience.
The defender has made 13 appearances for the Everton first team since joining from Carlisle United for an undisclosed fee in 2020.
He has scored one goal for the club, which came against Chelsea during his first Premier League start of last season in December.