Everton boss Frank Lampard is weighing up the future of Ellis Simms.
Simms spent last season on-loan at Hearts, where he impressed.
The 21-year-old could be sold to one of his Championship admirers, with Huddersfield and Millwall all keen on him.
The Terriers are confident they can win the race to sign him.
Simms has two years left on his Toffees contract.