Everton have jumped to the front of the queue to sign England defender Michael Keane from Burnley next summer.
Keane, 23, will leave at the end of this season after rejecting Burnley's offer to talk about a new contract at Turf Moor.
Chelsea have shown firm interest in the former Manchester United trainee, as have his old club.
But Sportsmail understands Everton are in pole position as Keane and his advisers consider his next move.