Everton have registered an interest in Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri.
The 26-year-old has been linked with Chelsea, Liverpool and Barcelona in recent weeks, but Get French Football News says the Toffees are very much in the race to sign the midfielder.
Seri has a £33 million release clause in his contract, although the Guardian reported earlier this year that the French side would accept around £20 million.
The midfielder is an Ivory Coast international and has also attracted interest from Paris Saint-Germain.
Everton manager Sam Allardyce is eager to add to his squad and had been linked with a move for Sevilla’s Steven N’Zonzi.