Johnny Heitinga faces showdown talks with Everton boss David Moyes after touting himself to Manchester City last week.
The Liverpool Echo says Heitinga will be asked to explain his comments to Moyes when he returns from his World Cup duties with Holland.
The Scot was infuriated last summer by how Manchester City conducted their approach for Joleon Lescott, and has been a critic of the Eastlands club's methods in the transfer market.
The former Ajax and Atletico Madrid player joins team-mate Mikel Arteta as reported targets for Manchester City.