They’ve only just got in the door.I'd be slightly doubtful due to timing.
In my experience Everton (those who governs us) are liars and they have people out there who'll peddle this lies - or half truths if you want.
The safe thing for them to suggest via client journalists is that a deal is progressed to a point it will likely get done in order to see them past the opening PL day at the stadium with a good atmosphere.