Lampard can unearth the new Terry as Everton plot bid for 19 y/o heading for "the top" - opinion

Everton are in a vulnerable position after getting tied up in a relegation battle that could see the club drop out of the Premier League for the first time ever, however, this hasn’t stopped Lampard from eyeing up opportunities to strengthen his squad this summer.

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Everton have expressed an interest in Huddersfield Town player and Chelsea loanee Levi Colwill as a potential signing this summer.

However, the Italian journalist goes on to suggest that the Merseyside club will face big competition from other Premier League sides, with Leicester City and Southampton also named interested parties.

The 19-year-old defender has been making a name for himself during his loan spell at the John Smith’s Stadium, playing a crucial part in Huddersfield Town’s fantastic season that has seen them earn a comfortable spot in the top six, keeping the dreams of Premier League promotion alive with a huge chance of sealing a play-off spot.

And Colwill, who has been tipped to go to “the top” by Huddersfield head coach Carlos Corberan, is the third-highest rated player in the Terriers’ squad, for good reason – with the youngster winning an average of 64% of his duels, being successful with 75% of his dribbles and making 4.2 clearances, 1.8 tackles and 1.2 interceptions per game.

Indeed, the Chelsea academy graduate has been shades of the Everton boss’ former teammate John Terry following his performances and progress at centre-back in West Yorkshire, as well as his time in the Chelsea youth setup, with his resilience, aggressive style of play and leading presence in the back-line emulating that of his self-confessed inspiration.

The Toffees could have an advantage in their pursuit for the youngster due to Frank