Everton have held talks over the signing of Swedish teenager Imam Jagne.
The 16-year-old midfielder plays for BK Häcken and director of football Marcel Brands has held discussions over his potential transfer.
BK Hacken's sporting director Sonny Karlsson told the local media recently: “Yes (it should go through), I think so. We have had a good discussion with both him and Everton, but it is not clear yet.”
The ECHO understands that the Blues have yet to make a decision over Jagne but talks have taken place with the Hacken with a three-year contract being touted.
Jagne, who also holds Gambian citizenship, plays as a defensive midfielder and is under contract with Häcken until 2022.
The teenager has played for Sweden's under-17s. If Everton decide to pursue his signing then it's not yet clear if he would go straight into the club's u-23s set-up or start with the u-18s.
