Everton chief under-23s scout Jamie Hoyland is working hard to add to David Unsworth's squad this summer.
Sheffield Wednesday striker George Hirst is interesting Everton.
And the Liverpool Echo says Hirst finished this month's Toulon Tournament as joint top scorer with four goals and was named in the team of the tournament.
Everton are looking to bolster their title winning u-23s squad this summer, with Queens Park Rangers' Josh Bowler also a target.
Newcastle United defender Lewis Gibson is another on the Blues' wishlist.