Witsel joined current club Zenit St Petersburg from Benfica in a move worth around £32m.

And the Belgium international, whose side will face Wales in a Euro 2016 quarter-final in Lille tonight (8pm), has been a key figure for the Russian side with more than 150 appearances.

But according to Squawka, the Toffees have had a bid accepted of £30m for Witsel whom Ronald Koeman wants to make his first signing at the club.