Schalke striker Matthew Hoppe has been linked with a move away from Germany this summer and Everton are keen on signing him along with Ajax, PSV Eindhoven and AZ Alkmaar.
According to Bild, the American striker is valued at €8 million but none of his suitors have shown a willingness to part with that kind of money for the youngster.
The report adds that a fee of around €4.5 million would also be considered as good business for the German club who are under immense financial pressure.