A right-sided attacking midfielder has been identified as Everton's top priority this summer with Gremio forward Everton Soares admired by boss Carlo Ancelotti and impressing during last summer's Copa America.
Although other clubs remain interested, including Napoli, Ancelotti hopes the 24-year-old will form a potent partnership with Soares' Brazil international team-mate and good friend, Richarlison.
Everton also remain one of the favourites to land Lille's young Brazilian centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes.