Everton in the pack tracking Reims midfielder

Everton were said to be among a clutch of seven clubs interested in signing Amir Richardson of French club Stade de Reims who now looks set to sign for Fiorentina.

According to l’Equipe, the Blues had joined the likes of the Florence club, AS Roma, Ajax, Tottenham and Leicester in inquiring about the 22-year-old’s availabiilty, with some reported to have submitted firm offers.

Everton are known to be in the market for another midfielder, with speculation suggesting that a loan move for Kalvin Phillips is high on their agenda.

But they appear to be looking at affordable alternative permanent transfers and Reims apparently value talented Moroccan international Richardson at around €9m.