Conor Gallagher, a Chelsea midfielder, has turned down the opportunity to join Everton after the Toffees made a £45 million bid for his signature in the January transfer window.
Gallagher, Chelsea are willing to sell a midfielder before the January transfer window closes on Tuesday night if they can secure a deal for Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez with Benfica.
Meanwhile, Everton are looking to bolster their squad after confirming Sean Dyche as their new head coach on Monday afternoon.
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Dyche’s side have tabled a bid of £40 million, plus a further £5 million in add-ons, according to MailOnline, in an attempt to sign Gallagher before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.
According to the report, Gallagher would turn down a move to Everton because he wants to play for a club in the Premier League’s top six.