Everton are hopeful of heading off competition from Ipswich Town and Crystal Palace for Jaden Philogene after the winger indicated a willingness to join them.
Everton have an agreement in place with Philogene’s club Hull City and are awaiting the go-ahead to sign the 22-year-old.
Mail Sport revealed last month that Everton were lining up a £16million offer for the former Aston Villa youngster who has also attracted interest from Barcelona.
However, there has been competition with Ipswich offering over £35m for Philogene and his teammate, centre back, Jacob Greaves, who was undergoing a medical with the Portman Road club on Sunday.
West Ham also admire Philogene but it is Palace who have been considered more serious in their interest.
Everton are hopeful of securing the signing of winger Jaden Philogene (right) from Hull
Sean Dyche’s side have an agreement in place with Hull and are awaiting the go-ahead for a deal
They have drawn up a list of targets after selling Michael Olise to Bayern Munich while they also anticipate Premier League offers for Eberechi Eze.
Philogene is on their list but they have also held talks over Antonio Nusa at Club Brugge, Ismaila Sarr at Marseille and Maghnes Akliouche of Monaco.
Philogene scored 12 goals in 33 appearances last season.
