Premier League pair Queens Park Rangers and Sunderland have reportedly shown an interest in signing Steven Pienaar from Tottenham Hotspur.
The South African midfielder has long been linked with a return to his former club Everton, having spent six months on loan at Goodison Park last season.
However, it has been claimed that despite a number of talks, the Toffees and Spurs have failed to reach an agreement over the 30-year-old's services.
That has alerted both QPR and Sunderland, who are readying bids, according to Sky Sports News.
Recent speculation has hinted that Pienaar would prefer a permanent move to Everton.