Everton have sought to outbid Barcelona for Las Palmas defender Mauricio Lemos.
Sport says Barca have had an opening offer of €7 million for Lemos rejected by Las Palmas, which has seen Everton step in with a superior bid.
Everton, despite being without a manager, have offered €10 million for the Uruguayan.
It's suggested Everton have identified Lemos as a replacement for John Stones.
Like Barca, Everton have been informed by Las Palmas to up their offer. And the Blues are expected to do so in the coming days.