The Toffees have secured a deal for the centre-back, but want to wait a while before confirming it.

Tarkowski to Everton could be music to the ears of West Ham, though the Toffees exits aren't likely to stop at one.

The Burnley defender is being linked with a switch to Leeds, among others - but we understand it is Everton who hold a crucial advantage in the race for his signature

Tottenham and Chelsea are going toe-to-toe to land a Bundesliga centre-back, while Arsenal have been rebuffed in their bid to sign a new striker

Tarkowski played 194 Premier League games for Burnley, establishing himself as one of the better English defenders of his generation.

West Ham are hopeful of striking a deal fo Rennes defended Nayef Aguerd soon after dropping out of the battle for James Tarkowski

Aston Villa have begun negotiations with James Tarkowski, who is being targeted by a number of Premier League sides following Burnley's relegation

The England man is out of contract next month and clubs are circling for his signature.

Eddie Howe is in the box seat to land the Clarets defender on a free transfer after West Ham accepted defeat in the battle for his signature.

Frank Lampard will reportedly be guaranteed a financial boost should Everton avoid the drop, and one potential signing is already in mind

West Ham's interest actually dates back to 2020, when they saw Burnley knock back multiple bids for the player.

Clarets boss Sean Dyche will be surprised if his player does not have rival offers on the table but still hopes he will stay at Turf Moor

Newcastle are nearing three big signings, West Ham fancy an Everton star, while Manchester City are nearing an impressive striker deal

West Ham and Newcastle retain hope of signing a Prem stalwart in January, but his high price may see the Hammers accelerate a back-up plan.

His long-term stay with his current club is set to increase even further, sending Newcastle back to the drawing board

The Magpies have been informed of the three signings they simply must make in January if they want to avoid the drop

David Moyes is facing a defensive nightmare after Kurt Zouma was added to the Hammers' injury list.

Magpies boss Eddie Howe wants a new centre-back in January and he is preparing to raid his old club Burnley.

The new Magpies boss wants to add more knowhow to his squad in the club's fight for Premier League survival.

The Burnley centre-back remains a January target for the Hammers, but David Moyes is now looking further afield - specifically at Liverpool

West Ham and Newcastle must wait until the summer to sign a Burnley defender, and which club he would prefer to join has been revealed.

Newcastle are looking at signing a Burnley player who has been in hot water with Steve Bruce in the past.

The race to sign the centre-back is expanding and this may be a wake-up call to West Ham if they want to get a deal done

Both West Ham and Leicester have been strongly tipped to make a move, having both been rebuffed last summer.

One pundit believes that West Ham are on their way to solving one of last season's biggest problems with a key transfer this summer

West Ham tried to sign the Burnley man last summer and they are interested once more

James Tarkowski also spoke to the press, and insisted what part of Burnley was "great" in the way they went toe-to-toe with Man Utd.

Lampard was shown the door by the Blues after 18 months in charge, with Thomas Tuchel expected to take charge.

The defender said last week that he was unlikely to accept a new contract at Burnley, prompting rumours of an exit

"There's nothing I've heard or has been put to me that makes me think there is a scenario in which I would sign a new contract at Burnley."

The Reds are still said to be considering bringing in another defender after their Dutch talisman suffered an ACL injury.

West Ham have already had two bids rejected for the player, and now Leicester have made their own move

The Clarets are reportedly close to two new signings, after a long period of inactivity this transfer window

The Clarets are determined to resist all Hammers' bids for Tarkowski - but Moyes has learnt he can sign a City defender for a decent sum

David Moyes wants to complete the signing before West Ham's first game of the new season on Saturday

The defender has also admitted he wants to play at the highest level as speculation about his future continues to circulate

Losing the defender would be a huge blow for Burnley and Sean Dyche, so they are holding out for a big transfer fee

James Tarkowski admits he was disappointed not to be included in the England squad for the matches against the Czech Republic and Bulgaria.

Sean Dyche has given reported Liverpool interest in Burnley defender James Tarkowski typically short shrift.

Chelsea teenager Trevoh Chalobah trained with England's World Cup squad on Monday morning.

Burnley defender James Tarkowski has withdrawn from England's World Cup preparation camp to undergo hernia surgery.

James Tarkowski and Jamaal Lascelles are two of the surprise names on Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool transfer list, a report has revealed.

Burnley defender James Tarkowski was handed his international debut as England took on Italy at Wembley.

Sean Dyche believes James Tarkowski and Nick Pope deserve to be talked about as possible England candidates

James Tarkowski has signed a new four-and-a-half-year deal with Burnley - putting to bed talk that he could be sold to Arsenal or Man City.

Arsenal and Manchester City are tracking tough-tackling Burnley centre-back  James Tarkowski, claims a report.