Everton face Italian competition for Leeds United Bosman prospect Jermaine Beckford.

The Liverpool Echo says Parma are believed to have made their interest known in the striker, who appears to be heading for a summer exit from Elland Road.

David Moyes has watched the 26-year-old several times, and is considering whether to bring him to Goodison on a free transfer when his contract expires on June 30.

But a move abroad could also appeal to Beckford, who scored 30-goals this season in League One, and is known to be attracting interest from other Premier League sides.

Contrary to some reports, a move to Merseyside is not already set in stone and the striker is one of several candidates Moyes is mulling over.