FWIW Everton has a good rapport with his agency ROOF. Thierno Barry is with them. Ernest Nuamah, who would have been top of our list but for the ACL, is also one of their clients. The contacts go beyond Thelwell (though he got Max Aarons on loan...
Apparently Southampton have pulled Dibling out of training in a case a deal goes through, so things must be closer than previously thought
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cp89vglp7z9o
Everton also have an interest in Jack Grealish, but have not opened talks with Manchester City over the England international. A season’s loan fee for Grealish could cost £12m and Moyes has other priorities, including a right-winger.
If we pull a deal off for Jack then it will be the biggest transfer we have made in decades. Not only for his ability but the prestige he brings to the club very much like James did but sadly covid saw that off too soon. Can't be underestimated...