Everton have emerged as surprise favourites to sign Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata this summer.
Backed by new billionaire investor Farhad Moshiri, find the Blues are looking to make a marquee signing to signal their lofty ambitions, with the playmaker believed to be an attainable target during the close season.
Mata, 28, moved to the Red Devils in 2014 after falling out of favour with erstwhile Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, and may be considering his future after the Portuguese succeeded Louis van Gaal.
And SkyBet have installed Everton as early favourites to sign the creative midfielder, whose faces an increasingly uncertain career at Old Trafford.
The Spain international has scored 22 goals since joining United in a £37M move, and although the Mourinho is likely to want to recoup a sizeable chunk of the initial fee, Everton supremo Moshiri has the funds to make such a deal happen.