The reports come after Beattie seemingly stated his desire to remain at Goodison Park and try to hit the goal trail oncemore.
Everton have been linked with the likes of Dave Nugent and Alan Smith over the course of pre-season, however nothing concrete came of this supposed interest.
The need for a striker may change however, with the recent news that James Vaughan will be missing for four months. According to most online sources and newspapers, Alan Smith fits that bill.
Whether Beattie would be open to a move to Brammall Lane is unlikely. The Lancastrian striker is said to be waiting for former club Blackburn Rovers to make a bid which all depends on whether they are successful in their pursuit of Bayern Munich striker Roque Santa Cruz.
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