Coventry City are closing on a deal for Everton striker Ellis Simms.
Everton have made Simms available for 8m this summer.
And the Sky Blues are willing to meet their asking price as they prepare to sell Viktor Gyorkeres to Sporting CP, says The Athletic.
Everton are keen to sell Simms to raise cash for manager Sean Dyche's transfer plans.
Coventry reached the Championship promotion playoff final last season, losing to Luton Town.
