But having announced that former Arsenal shareholder Farhad Moshiri has taken control of 49.9% of the club, the Toffees are expected to renew their efforts to bring Konoplyanka to Everton at the end of the season with fresh transfer funds to spend.
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Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly a fan of the midfielder and is hoping that his unhappiness in Spain means he will be available for considerably less than his perceived value.
But Sevilla are expected to ask for at least £18.6million as the Ukranian will still have three years left on his contract and with two Premier League clubs interested they may be able to drive the price up even higher.