Everton are one of several Premier League clubs to have monitored Lyon's 25-year-old attacking midfielder, Pavel Šulc, in recent weeks, during a season in which he has registered 13 goals and six assists. Aston Villa, Brentford, Brighton, Fulham, Nottingham Forest, and Bournemouth have also made recent checks on the player. Leeds United have maintained their pursuit after expressing interest last summer, while Crystal Palace are also showing an interest. Šulc joined the French club from Viktoria Plzen in August 2025 for a fee reported to be €7.5 million plus bonuses. The player, who has 18 caps and 4 goals for his country, is under contract until June 2029 and has a current market value of €12 million according to Transfermarkt.