Aston Villa are closing in on a £25m deal for Everton defender Lucas Digne and talks have now reached an advanced stage.
In a separate development, Everton have inquired about Aston Villa winger Anwar El Ghazi.
Villa have tracked 28-year-old Digne since he fell from favour with Everton boss Rafael Benitez and discussions have progressed between the clubs.
Everton see El Ghazi as adding strength out wide and Villa value him at £15m.
Last week Benitez said France international Digne "doesn't want to be here", having not made any starts for Everton since 1 December.