Everton have confirmed that Celtic defender Alan Stubbs is one of the names on their wanted list.
Stubbs, who has battled back from testicular cancer, is out of contract at the end of the month.
He would seem to fit the bill at Goodison Park as manager Walter Smith is looking for a replacement for Richard Gough.
Stubbs returned to the Celtic side at the end of season that brought the club a clean sweep of domestic honours.
An Everton spokesman said: "Alan Stubbs is just one of a number of players who have come under discussion in recent weeks."