Everton are eyeing Edin Dzeko as Romelu Lukaku’s potential successor.
Dzeko flourished in his first full season since securing a permanent move to Roma, scoring 39 times in 49 competitive outings for the Serie A giants.
Reports in the former Manchester City striker’s homeland claim that his free-scoring exploits have seen him emerge as Lukaku’s possible replacement.
Lukaku sealed his exit from Goodison Park as an initial £75 million move to Manchester United was officially confirmed on Monday.
Radio Sarajevo claim that Ronald Koeman has set his sights on Dzeko as the man to fill the void left by the Belgium international as the club’s first-choice striker.
However Everton will face strong resistance from Roma, who are reluctant to part with the Bosnia and Herzegovina hit man, 31, following his prolific return.
The Giallorossi’s decision to sanction Mohamed Salah’s £36.9m sale to Liverpool last month is unlikely to see Dzeko allowed to leave the Italian capital cheaply.
Koeman continues to retain an interest in Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud following Everton’s re-signing of Wayne Rooney from Manchester United last weekend.