Everton are understood to be close to a deal for Kiernan Dewbury-Hall for an inrail £24 million.
Chelsea paid £30 million for the then Leicester City man when he looked set to join the Seagulls.
The change of heart back-fired for Dewsbury-Hall as he failed to make an impact at Stamford Bridge.
Albion’s first away game of the season sees them visit Everton at the newly-opened Hill Dickinson Stadium.
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The Toffees are ready to boost their small squad ahead of the league season.
Boss David Moyes said: “There are lots of conversations taking place.
“There are loads we’re working on as we try to see where we’re going with some deals we’re trying to work through.
“I’m not going to shout out names because there are that many names being brought up at the moment, you wouldn’t know where to start. We’re trying to go about our business and improve the group of players we have.
“We will need to get a stronger squad, I’ve said it and there’s no doubt about it. But I’m confident we will do, I really am.”