Everton chief Marcel Brands is stepping up his plans for Lyon striker Bertrand Traore.

L'Equipe says Everton have opened talks with OL for the former Chelsea forward.

While reluctant to lose Traore, OL management will sell for the right offer - but won't consider losing him on the cheap.

Traore struggled for form and minutes last season, but remains highly regarded inside OL.

Chelsea sold the Burkina Faso international to OL two seasons ago for €10m.