Everton are reportedly considering a move for Kyle Walker.
The Burnley right-back has 12 months remaining on his deal at Turf Moor having joined the club from Manchester City last summer.
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Walker, who has come close to joining Everton on multiple occasions during his career, could finally land at Hill Dickinson Stadium this summer.
The 36-year-old has continued to show his reliability having started 35 times in the Premier League for the Clarets in last season’s relegation campaign.
And he showed that he can still be decisive by netting Burnley’s winning penalty in Saturday’s Carabao Cup win over Notts County.
The move would provide Walker with another welcome shot at Premier League football despite his summer preparation for Championship football.
The Sun reports that Everton boss David Moyes is keen to bring in Walker, who boasts a wealth of experience ahead of a busy campaign for the Toffees with European qualification among the club’s objectives.
The right-back position is an area of concern for Moyes who has deployed centre-back Jake O’Brien as a make-shift full-back.
Everton are facing up to life without Seamus Coleman who left the club last summer while Nathan Patterson has failed to cement himself as a credible long-term successor to the Irishman.
Moyes will be hoping to fill the gap in time for their clash against Crystal Palace on the opening weekend of the season.
Moyes’ shopping spree
The Everton boss has already been active in this summer’s transfer window with the additions of Christian Norgaard, Hayden Hackney, Tyrique George and Merlin Rohl.
Everton tied up to the signing of Brennan Johnson from Crystal Palace on Tuesday as part of a swap deal that saw Dwight McNeil move in the opposite direction.
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After completing his switch to the Merseyside club, Johnson said: “I’m so excited to be here. The club speaks for itself – it’s a massive club and one that when I first heard of the interest, I immediately wanted to come and be part of it.
“There were a lot of reasons why I was so keen to join – the manager, the players, the direction the team is going in.
“You can see this is a club that wants to go in the right direction, and I’m a player who wants to go in that direction, too, so it feels like a really good match.
“I want to come in and show what I can do. The manager spoke to me about getting back to the form that I’ve shown previously, and that’s a massive thing for me – the fact he knows and believes in what I can do…
“For me, listening to him – a manager who is so experienced and someone who has been so successful – it was really nice to hear.
“I want to bring all of my attributes. First and foremost, I’ll work for the team, the fans, and represent the Club properly.
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“I know that’s something that’s definitely appreciated and a non-negotiable here. They can expect that from me. On top of that, I think I can bring speed, goals and everything I’ve got.
“The incredible fanbase that Everton has, whether it’s home or away, is something I’ve always felt. It’s a massive honour to be here and play for them now.”
