Bournemouth goalkeeper Mark Travers is on the verge of joining Everton.
Travers will become the third signing of the summer for David Moyes’ side after falling out of favour at the Vitality Stadium during the previous two seasons.
The Republic of Ireland international spent last term on loan at Middlesbrough and will remain down the Cherries pecking order with the arrival of Djorde Petrovic.
He is expected to undergo a medical on Merseyside in the coming days as the Blues seek to strengthen their goalkeeping department following mass departures.
Both Asmir Begovic and Joao Virginia have left the club as free agents Billy Crellin and Zan-Luk Leban also chose to pursue first-team opportunities elsewhere.
It leaves Harry Tyrer as Jordan Pickford’s sole experienced cover with the 23-year-old previously enjoying loan spells with Chesterfield, Blackpool and Chester.
Everton have already tied up the additions of Thierno Barry and Charly Alcaraz while also tying down a host of established first-team staples to contract extensions.