Everton are considering making an offer for Southampton striker Che Adams on a loan-to-buy deal.
Frank Lampard is eager to bolster his attacking options especially with Dominic Calvert-Lewin set to miss the first month of the season.
According to The Athletic, Southampton's public stance is that they don't intend to sell Adams, although privately they are willing to sanction his sale.
With Salomon Rondon serving a one-game suspension, Everton were without a recognised centre-forward for their opening weekend defeat to Chelsea, with winger Anthony Gordon deployed up front.