Everton are reportedly chasing Austria striker Philipp Hosiner, 24, who is rated at £4m.
The 24-year-old striker has emerged as one of the hottest young strikers in Europe this summer, having bagged a remarkable 27 goals in 27 league starts and finishing as the top scorer in the Austrian Bundesliga for Austria Vienna.
In other Everton transfer news, the Blues are linked with Liverpool target Thomas Ince and Irish attacker Aiden McGeady as Roberto Martinez targets flair players.
Meanwhile, Former Wigan utility man Paul Scharner has claimed he turned down the opportunity to join Everton as Brentford are poised to complete the loan signing of Everton forward Conor McAleny.
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