Everton are eyeing Hoffenheim centre-back Kevin Vogt.
BILD says the Blues are ready to make a move for the 26-year-old.
Everton boss Sam Allardyce is looking for a successor to Ashley Williams, who at 33 is entering the latter stages of his career, and were impressed with Vogt's showing in the Champions League qualifier against Liverpool back in August.
The Vogt link comes on the same day of reports suggesting Michael Keane could be made available by Allardyce.