Everton have made an enquiry for Lorient winger Dango Ouattara, 20, who has also attracted attention from Leicester City.
The Toffees find themselves lodged in the mire, with only one win in their previous 10 Premier League games and in the bottom three having experienced a sharp slide down the table.
With pressure growing on Frank Lampard and finances tight at the club, it is thought that they will have to be imaginative to try and improve their squad to ensure their Premier League status for next season.
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