Everton boss David Moyes is stepping up his pursuit for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Joao Moutinho.

The Mirror says Moutinho's agent Pini Zahavi wants to bring the Portugal midfielder to the Premier League and Everton have made discreet inquiries.

The Merseysiders have been warned he will cost in excess of £10million but Moyes has made Moutinho one of his top transfer targets as Everton look to strengthen their squad should they qualify for Europe next season.