Chelsea defender David Luiz shock name on Everton transfer wishlist as defender hunt steps up

DAVID LUIZ is the shock name on Everton’s hitlist for a centre-back.

The Chelsea defender has been discussed by the clubs during talks over Fikayo Tomori heading to Goodison Park on a season-long loan.

Marco Silva is prioritising a centre-back before tomorrow’s transfer deadline as Kurt Zouma has returned to Stamford Bridge after spending last season on Merseyside.

Luiz, 32, recently signed a new two-year deal and Chelsea’s transfer ban means Frank Lampard is reluctant to lose his senior players.

But Everton’s interest underlines their ambition in the market this window.

They have lodged a big-money bid for Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha and have also seen a £30million offer rejected for Watford’s Abdoulaye Doucoure.

In defence they have also looked at a deal for Bournemouth centre-back Nathan Ake, who is valued at £75million by his club.

Luiz as a target goes against the policy of director of football Marcel Brands going to players in their mid-20s but it is thought the club could consider an older player for the right deal.

The Brazilian is one of the three players who were team-mates with new boss Lamps during his playing career, along with Willian and Cesar Azpilicueta.

Tomori, 21, would be a more straightforward deal before tomorrow’s deadline.

The England Under-21 international went to Derby a year ago and will be allowed out again.

He was a key player Frank Lampard at Pride Park but is further down the pecking order now Zouma looks set to stay at Chelsea.