Jesse Lingard will only join Everton as a last resort because he is wary of the club's financial predicament, according to a report.
Toffees manager Frank Lampard wants to sign Lingard following the former England international's release by Manchester United, where he had spent his entire youth and senior career.
After making only 16 Premier League appearances last season, Lingard hopes a bright start to the 2022/23 campaign could play him back into Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate's plans ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
Everton would be a convenient choice because of Lingard's home in the north-west but Tottenham, West Ham and Newcastle are also interested — and the 29-year-old will not move to Goodison Park unless he is desperate, The Sun has said.