Everton have overtaken Napoli in the race for Dynamo Kyiv central defender Aleksandar Dragovic.
The 24-year-old Austrian international has established himself as one of the best defenders in Eastern Europe, and has been linked with a host of top sides in recent years.
Sport Italia report that Everton have accelerated talks with the Ukrainian champions in recent days due to the probable sale of defender John Stones to Chelsea.
A €14 million deal seems to be nearing completion, with Napoli being left in their wake as they concentrate their efforts on Tottenham Hotspur defender Vlad Chiriches.
Dragovic made 29 appearances for Dynamo last term across all competitions.
