Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur have joined Everton in the race for Udinese defender Rodrigo Becao.

The Blues failed to capture the 27-year-old in the summer, it has been claimed, but they are said to be still in the mix to sign him.

However, reports in Italy are suggesting that as the season enters the business end, interest is ramping up for the Brazilian centre-back. He has 18 months remaining on his deal with the Italian outfit, prompting interested suitors who lie in wait for developments on his future.

Mondo Udinese says Sean Dyche's side remain 'in the mix' to sign Becao in the summer. They add the Blues remain the club who are 'most talked about' in the Udinese star's speculation. A fee in the region of €20m (£17m) has been mooted.