Toffees in Naughton talks

Blades full-back closing on move to Goodison Park

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Toffees in Naughton talks

Naughton: Toffees target

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Sky Sports News understands Everton have been given permission to speak to Sheffield United full-back Kyle Naughton.

The 20-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Goodison Park since the end of last season as David Moyes looks to increase his options at right-back.

Blades boss Kevin Blackwell denied receiving a £5million bid for Naughton, but it appears the youngster could now be on his way to Everton.

Naughton only made his first-team debut for the Blades at the start of last season in a Carling Cup tie against Port Vale, having spent a spell on loan at Gretna the previous campaign.

He made a total of 50 appearances as the Blades missed out on promotion to the Premier League after losing to Burnley in the play-off final.

Blackwell told Sky Sports News earlier this week that he would not be surprised if his players were the subject of interest from clubs in the top flight.

Everton look set to be the first team to successfully raid Bramall Lane after opening discussions with Naughton regarding personal terms.

The Blades' international chairman Terry Robinson said: "We have accepted a bid for Kyle, that's correct.

"The two clubs have been negotiating this last week and we have agreed terms with Everton, but nothing has been agreed with the player.

"We won't be revealing the amount until any deal is done and our acceptance is conditional on Kyle reaching agreement with them over personal terms.

"It's a good deal for the player and Sheffield United. We wouldn't have agreed to it if it wasn't a good deal for the club."