Everton are considering a bid for Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis after Romelu Lukaku injured his ankle against Liverpool on Tuesday night.
The influential Belgian has damaged his ligaments and faces three to four weeks on the sidelines.
They need another strike option as Lacina Traore is still some way off with his hamstring injury and Arouna Kone is out for most of the season.
France international Gomis is a long-time target of Newcastle’s but they grew tired of negotiating for the 28-year-old and have switched their attention to midfield and Clement Grenier to replace Yohan Cabaye. Lyon need the money but Gomis is out of contract in the summer and ready to leave after enduring a strained relationship with the club.
Everton ideally want younger players but, if Lyon can be tempted with a bid of around £3million, they may be able to reach an agreement.
Manager Roberto Martinez also remains keen to bring in another defensive midfielder on loan from abroad. He had designs on Gueida Fofana from Lyon but they are not prepared to deal with Grenier’s pending move and Arsenal considering Yoan Gourcuff as an alternative to other plans.
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