Fiorentina are ready to let attacking midfielder Adem Ljajic leave in the January transfer window after struggling to settle in Italian football.
According to Talksport, Everton are the favourite to seal a deal for the Serbian who was close to joining Premier League champions Manchester United two years ago.
Manchester United agreed to sign Ljajic in January 2009, with the deal set to be completed the following year, however United then pulled out of the deal.
The 19-year-old was meant to be part of a double deal that saw Zoran Tosic also move to Old Tafford, but only Tosic made the move and he eventually was sold on after failing to break into the first team squad.
Ljajic joined Fiorentina instead but has struggled to make an impact in Serie A and it is now believed that the club are ready to cut their losses on the player.
Everton have been keeping tabs on the midfielder for a number of months and are considering making a move for the player when the January transfer window opens.
The club are currently in the midst of a financial crisis and were forced to sell midfielder Mikel Arteta in the summer. They believe Ljajic could be a star of the future and are keen to tie up a deal.
The 19-year-old has a four year contract but it is believed that Sinisa Mihajlovic would consider letting the youngster leave.
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