Player snubs Everton transfer days before deadline - report

Everton were interested in signing Lyon midfielder Maxence Caqueret, according to Fabrice Hawkins.

The RMC journalist reported via X (28 August) that the Toffees tried to make a move for the 24-year-old.

However, Caqueret did not respond to Everton’s approaches. It comes as the club close in on a deal for Caqueret’s teammate, Orel Mangala (via Fabrizio Romano, 28 August).

Everton miss out on Lyon midfielder Maxence Caqueret

This would perhaps come as a much more frustrating blow for the Toffees and Sean Dyche if it wasn’t for the Mangala update.

Caqueret also plays in midfield for Lyon. Therefore, it appears as though Everton were keen to raid the Ligue 1 club.

However, the Frenchman’s decision to ignore the Toffees’ advances goes some way in demonstarting how tough it is to convince players to join Goodison Park at the moment.

Ordinarily, a player would jump at the opportunity to move from the French league to the Premier League. However, playing for Everton isn’t exactly the most attractive proposition right now.

Therefore, Dyche will just be delighted and relieved that the club are close to signing one of their targets, Mangala.

He will add some much-needed squad depth at Goodison Park, with the Toffees already looking light on their feet just two games into the Premier League season.

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