It appears as though Everton Football Club have an interest in Jermaine Beckford.

The 26-year-old is out of contract at Leeds United in the summer, and although he handed in a transfer request earlier this month, he will see out the season at Elland Road.

A number of Premier League clubs, including Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers, are said to be interested, whilst Newcastle United are also keen.

However, Beckford appears to have had an offer to join the Toffees, according to Simon Grayson, the Leeds manager, who let the cat out of the bag on the matter.

“Pre-contract agreements aren’t binding, so both parties could pull out,” he said in The Sun. “If he bangs in another 20 goals, there might be bigger teams than Everton coming if for him.”

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