Newcastle, Blackburn and Tottenham have been keeping tabs on the teenager, but he is believed to prefer a move to Everton.
Smithies, 19, has represented England at various youth levels.
Smithies deal now looks unlikely
Newcastle, Blackburn and Tottenham have been keeping tabs on the teenager, but he is believed to prefer a move to Everton.
Smithies, 19, has represented England at various youth levels.