How Everton already have their Dusan Vlahovic answer after Adidas store development
Everton are supposedly considering making an offer to sign Dusan Vlahovic on a free transfer.
The Serbia international's contract at Juventus expired at the end of last season and he's now being linked with the Toffees.
While the Bianconeri are still in talks with the 26-year-old over extending his stay in Turin, they face a financial challenge to convince him.
The Hill Dickinson Stadium hierarchy are looking to take advantage of Vlahovic's situation at Juventus and sign him for David Moyes.
Despite failing to live up to expectations at the Old Lady, the Serbian striker has shown glimpses of his talent in Italy.
The attacker has yet to decide on his future, but the Merseyside outfit may already have their answer.
How Dusan Vlahovic has received Everton interest
Goodison News have covered reports of Everton's interest in Vlahovic since last summer.
The Serbia international is now free to decide the next step of his career, but Juventus are keen on retaining him.
According to Tuttosport on 23 July, the Serie A giants are offering him a net salary of £5.5million per season, with a signing bonus of £4.2m.
The Bianconeri are still far apart in agreeing a deal with the centre-forward, who wants £7.6m in commissions.
While the Toffees are considering making an offer for Vlahovic, he's "very cold" about the idea of moving to Hill Dickinson Stadium.
And with the Adidas online store selling Juventus' new second-kit with the striker's name on it, the Blues may already know his future possibly lies in Turin.
Why David Moyes won't be happy about Everton's striker transfer decision
Moyes struggled to find a reliable goalscorer last season as Thierno Barry and Beto competed for a place in the starting lineup.
The Guinea-Bissau international pipped the former Villarreal forward in the pecking order towards the end of the previous campaign after some decent performances.
Despite Beto's encouraging displays in recent months, he has largely frustrated during his time at the Toffees.
If the Blues have any ambition, they will look to sign a new quality number nine, but according to The i Paper, a move for a new centre-forward isn't on the agenda.
The Merseyside outfit are "open to market opportunities" later in the window, but Moyes is expected to continue with Barry and Beto as his two options.
Last summer, The Friedkin Group failed to back the Scottish manager with a competitive squad and they are on course to do the same ahead of next season.