Sampdoria are prepared to sell Omar Colley next month.
Il Secolo XIX says Everton have learnt the asking price for Colley.
Reports emerged last week linking the centre-back with a move to Goodison Park.
Now the Blues will need to pay £8million if they wish to sign the 29-year-old. Leeds United and Newcastle have also been credited with an interest in Colley alongside Everton.
Samp have just changed presidents, with Marco Lanna replacing Massimo Ferraro.