Everton are in talks with Shelbourne for young fullback Ryan Robinson.
Robinson, 18, has already spent time on trial at Finch Farm and now Everton are keen to tie up a deal for the youngster.
"Ryan certainly has a big future in the game," said Shelbourne boss Johnny McDonnell.
"Everton would have seen a rawness to him but he has a lot going for him.
"We'd have no problem allowing him to move on to a better level in England. Everton are chipping away with us on Ryan at the moment and we hope to get the deal over the line soon.
"The initial fee won't make us millionaires but we'll make sure it's heavy on the end of it. It might be better for us to go for the add-ons and everything else."
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