Everton are winning the chase to sign Czech right-back Vladamir Coufal ahead of Fulham, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leeds United, according to Teamtalk.

Coufal, who was close to moving to Craven Cottage in January, has emerged as a possible replacement for Kenny Tete this summer following his release by West Ham. But the 32 year-old prefers a reunion with his former manager David Moyes on Merseyside and would like to strike a quick deal to join the Blues.

Fulham are understood to be considering younger candidates to strengthen their squad and have not given up hope on persuading Tete to extend his stay in SW6.