Everton Football Club are reportedly interested in Steven Taylor.

The former England Under-21 international has been a bedrock of his beloved Newcastle United for several seasons, but he could be the latest big-name to leave St James Park.

The Daily Mail claim Toffees manager David Moyes is plotting a raid for Taylor, who is believed to be willing to hand in a transfer request to speed up the move.

This is likely to heighten speculation over the future of Joleon Lescott. Manchester City, despite having two bids rejected by the Goodison Park club, remain interested on the former Wolverhampton Wanderers star and are expected to make a third offer.