Everton, Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion are vying to secure the services of Bristol City left-back Joe Bryan, according to a report.

The Mirror claims that Blues manager Sam Allardyce is keen to secure cover for the injured Leighton Baines and is ready to pay £7m for the Robins star.

Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez, meanwhile, is also said to have been given the green light to table a bid for Bryan, despite takeover rumours surrounding the club.

Brighton are also reported to be in the market for a left-back and are ready to go head to head with their Premier League rivals for the Bristol star.

Bryan has earned plaudits for his performances at full-back this season, and was named man of the match during his side's quarter-final win over Manchester United in the EFL Cup.