Everton are closing in on a deal that would see Conor Coady arrive at the club on loan, the ECHO understands.
The Blues initially considered the centre-back at the start of the summer as part of efforts to strengthen a back line blighted by injuries last season. That work led to the signing of James Tarkowski but interest in the Wolverhampton Wanderers defender persisted and speculation of a potential move increased this week.
The injuries suffered to Yerry Mina and Ben Godfrey, who both started alongside Tarkowski in Everton's season opener with Chelsea, intensified interest in Coady. The 29-year-old did not start in Wolves' first game of the season against Leeds United and is desperate to play first team football as he looks to cement his place in England's World Cup squad. If a deal to join Everton is confirmed it would also see him play alongside Jordan Pickford, England's number one, and Tarkowski - who still holds ambitions of challenging for the squad.
