Many Everton fans have taken to social networking site Twitter to express their reaction to reports linking the club with a move for Gabriel Magalhaes.
According to reports from The Independent, the Toffees are in talks to sign the highly-rated centre-back from Lille in the summer transfer window.
The Brazilian defender was offered to Tottenham Hotspur during the January transfer window, while several other Premier League clubs also maintained an interest in the 22-year-old.
The report claims that Everton, who were also interested in signing him in January, are now leading the race for his signature as talks between representatives and the club have taken place this week.