Everton are actively targeting a deal for Swansea City captain Ashley Williams.
Attention has turned to the Wales international as John Stones remains on the cusp of an expected move to Manchester City this summer.
In his eight years at the Liberty Stadium, Williams has gained a reputation as one of the Premier League’s strongest defensive performers.
That standing, combined with the remaining two years on his deal, will see the Blues ordered to pay in excess of £10 million to secure his services.
Ronald Koeman is understood to consider the 31-year-old as a perfect fit in the forging of his Goodison Park dynasty.