Zenit St Petersburg striker Artem Dzyuba has confirmed Everton are interested in him.

Evrton scouts reportedly watched the 31-year-old in action for Russia on Friday and the striker's confirmed he is aware of interest.

Dzyuba told Sport24: "I signed a contract with Jorge Mendes and his company. Back in the winter transfer window, there was a chance for me to leave Zenit. I understand Everton were interested in my services. But I didn't want to leave.

"Back then, we had a chance to win the Russian Superleague title, and we did so. So, I can say that I did the right thing. In the summer, I also hoped something would happen, but it didn't. There were just talks, so I am now at Zenit and I am very pleased with that."