Everton have offered Norwich City £26million to sign their star centre-back Ben Godfrey.
The 22-year-old impressed in Norwich's back line last season despite their dismal campaign in the Premier League.
Carlo Ancelotti sees Godfrey as a good alternative to Fikayo Tomoriin in case Chelsea refuse to let their central defender to leave on loan.
Frank Lampard is reluctant to let Tomori leave as he requires additional cover at the back due to the current absence of Antonio Rudiger.
Given a deal between the two clubs would have to be completed before the transfer window closes on October 5, it seems unlikely that Ancelotti will be able to attain his first choice option.