Everton are reportedly set to make an audacious January move for Thomas Delaney.
Delaney has excelled during his nine years with FC Copenhagen, leading them to four SuperLiga titles including a Danish league and cup double last season.
The midfielder has already agreed to join Werder Bremen next month in a deal worth £1.3 million but the Blues are looking to offer the Bundesliga side a quick profit.
According to the Liverpool Echo, Ronald Koeman is planning to make a move for Delaney, 25, and is prepared to pay up to £5.5 million for the Denmark international.
The Everton manager is set to undertake a rigorous overhaul of his squad with a series of changes being made either side of the Goodison Park exit door.
Manchester United exiles Morgan Schneiderlin and Memphis Depay are two players already on the verge of securing moves to Everton in the coming weeks.
Koeman is also preparing to cut ties with several first-team figures from Roberto Martinez’s reign with at least five senior players fearing for their futures.