Everton are eyeing FC Ingolstadt defender Marcel Tisserand.
RMC says Everton are ready to outbid French rivals for the former AS Monaco defender.
St Etienne have expressed interest in bringing Tisserand back to Ligue 1 for the new season, but have learned of Everton's approach.
ASSE have offered €5 million for Tisserand, though Ingolstadt are demanding €8 million to sell.
The Germans' valuation falls well within the range of big spending Everton's budget.