Everton are in talks with Cagliari for Davide Astori.
TMW says Cagliari are willing to sell the Italy international following their relegation from Serie A.
A move abroad is expected, with Cagliari's price turning off Serie A suitors.
Everton and Schalke are now in contact about ferrying Astori away from Italy this summer.
Astori spent last season on-loan with Roma.