Sheffield United are reportedly hoping that Mason Holgate’s existing relationship with manager Paul Heckingbottom will help them beat Nottingham Forest to his signature.
The Toffees centre-back is being linked with a move away from Goodison Park this summer with the Reds and the Blades said to be interested.
Holgate made just nine first team appearances for Everton last season and appears to be surplus to requirements. He joined the Merseysiders from Barnsley in 2015.
