Everton are chasing Standard Liege midfielder Steven Defour.

The Independent says David Moyes, the Everton manager, has not been put off by Liege's rejection of a £9m bid for Defour and has tabled a second bid for the player, believed to be around £13m.

The midfield playmaker has indicated he is ready to leave Belgium but only when the price is right for his club. Liege are expected to drive a particularly hard bargain.