Everton think that Lyon defender Jake O’Brien would pick them ahead of fellow suitors Nottingham Forest and West Ham United, according to journalist Alan Nixon.
O’Brien could move on from Lyon this summer and West Ham have been trying to put together a deal, but will not meet the £30m asking price.
Nottingham Forest could try to find an arrangement with Lyon at that price and could stagger the payments to make it more affordable.
Everton are also in the mix though and they are confident that...