Everton are attempting to sign Sheffield United defender Kyle Naughton.
The promising right back has emerged as one of David Moyes's chief summer targets and reports claim a bid has been tabled from the Merseysiders.
The Blades are seeking £5 million for the 20-year-old and Everton are understood to be ready to pay a sum that could rise to that figure if certain conditions are met.
Naughton has been linked with other Premier League clubs but The Toffees are serious in their intent to strengthen their squad after reaching the FA Cup final last year and finishing fifth.
The England Under-21 international cut his teeth during a loan spell at Gretna and looks certain to leave United before the start of the new campaign.