Everton are progressing in talks to sign Marseille forward Iliman Ndiaye.
The 24-year old Senegal international has been a long-term target for the Goodison club since his time at Sheffield United and he has failed to make an impact with Marseille.
Everton have focused on Ndiaye after talks for Newcastle winger Yankuba Minteh hit an impasse.
Everton had offered £30m for Minteh as part of discussions to sell Dominic Calvert-Lewin to Newcastle for £38m in a separate deal.
However, Lyon offered £40m for Minteh and that has been accepted.
Everton are progressing in talks over a move for Marseille forward Iliman Ndiaye
Despite the Toffees bidding for Newcastle’s Yantuba Minteh, discussions reached an impasse
Newcastle’s interest in Dominic Calvert-Lewin has cooled but other clubs are keeping tabs
Though the 19-year old had agreed terms with Everton, he is now talking over the move to Lyon.
Newcastle have subsequently cooled their talks for Calvert-Lewin who still figures on the lists of other clubs including AC Milan.
Everton have also finalised a new loan for Leeds United winger Jack Harrison.