Everton have been listed as one of the teams in pursuit of Lyon winger Tete, according to reports.
It has been said that the Blues will also face competition from Champions League contenders Tottenham Hotspur and free-spending Nottingham Forest.
Frank Lampard was quick to dispel any concerns over Everton's involvement in the January transfer window as the former Chelsea midfielder faces another difficult campaign at Goodison Park.
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It has been said that they could be targeting a move for the Ligue 1 attacker. His time at the Groupama Stadium is edging towards its conclusion and the French side could lose the 22-year-old.
With six months remaining on his loan, Tete is still contracted to Ukranian giants Shakhtar Donetsk and according to talkSPORT, Steve Cooper's side are monitoring the Brazilian as their next purchase in their spending spree.
The report suggests that the attacker is open to a January move to the Premier League with the Blues among the teams in the hunt - Wolves also mooted.
Everton have been linked with a host of attackers already as the transfer window kicks into gear. Anthony Elanga and Arnaut Danjuma are among the names to be touted with a move to L4 already.
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