Everton have made an approach for Almeria striker El Bilal Toure but expect competition from Atalanta.
The Toffees have turned their attentions to the forward after completing the signing of Ashley Young on a free transfer from Aston Villa on Thursday.
Sean Dyche is keen to add another forward to his ranks with Dominic Calvert-Lewin proving unreliable in terms of fitness and Ellis Simms now sold.
Neal Maupay, meanwhile, is deemed not good enough to play a major role in the side's season, and an injury to Calvert-Lewin would provide significant issues for the Toffees.