BBC · Jun 8, 2022
James Tarkowski: Burnley defender in talks with Everton
James Tarkowski made 35 Premier League appearances for Burnley in the 2021-22 seasonBurnley centre-back James Tarkowski is in talks with Premier League club Everton.
Tarkowski's contract at Turf Moor expires at the end of this month and he had already resolved to leave, even before the Clarets relegation.
A number of clubs have expressed an interest in signing the 29-year-old, including Aston Villa.
However, BBC Sport understands Everton are now in pole position to sign the defender.
No deal has been done as yet, although there is optimism it will happen.