Everton are reportedly leading the race for Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes.
Manchester United have also been linked with the Portugal Under-21 international who has struggled for regular first-team football at Benfica.
The Toffees have stolen a march on their rivals in their chase, which also include West Ham and AC Milan, report The Athletic.
A potential 18-month loan agreement is in the pipeline which would include a ยฃ34million option to buy the 20-year-old on a permanent basis.
Carlo Ancelotti is set to meet with Goodison director of football Marcel Brands on Monday to discuss freshening up his squad.
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you should not dominate the media with liars it's either you keep quite or make action, otherwise some of us don't like liars talked
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Man utd CEU and Manager ole are just singing song no buying players