Everton are eyeing Lazio attacker Luis Alberto.

Il Tempo says Everton are testing the ground regarding Alberto's interest in returning to Liverpool in January.

The Spaniard had a spell with Liverpool, though struggled to make a first team breakthrough, before leaving for Lazio.

Alberto is now firmly established at Lazio, though has just fallen out with the board.

This week, he criticised the club's decision to buy an airplane when players were not paid in full earlier this year. It's since been confirmed the plane is a loan from a Bulgarian company.

The player is under contract until 2025, but the Serie A club are said to be open to selling.