Everton had an approach to take midfielder Jakub Moder on loan rejected by both Brighton and the player himself who would reportedly prefer to stay on the south coast and fight for his place.
The Athletic have seemingly confirmed a Deadline Day report from the player’s native Poland to that effect.
Meanwhile, there have been reports that the Blues made enquiries about Watford’s young winger Yaser Asprilla but could not get close to the Hornet’s valuation.
Sporting CP were also said to be in the mix for the Colombian “prodigy” who is not related to the former Newcastle forward Faustino Asprilla.
Everton are trying to bring in midfield reinforcements before the window closes but are restricted by what is available in the loan market due to crippling debts.