The 6ft 4in striker has a proven track record in Serie A, where he hit double figures for Udinese in consecutive seasons before making his move to England. He has only netted eight times in 54 games for Everton, and boasts just one Premier League start this campaign.

Everton have reportedly joined the race to sign Sparta Prague midfielder Angelo Preciado, though interest is mounting from multiple European clubs, according to Sport Witness.

Everton manager David Moyes celebrated his 700th game in the Premier League with a gritty 1-0 win at Brighton and Hove Albion, but has been left to sweat over the fitness of two key players in Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Orel Mangala.