Everton were pushing to sign Sheffield United talent Daniel Jebbison over the summer, but now he could end up at Barcelona or Borussia Dortmund.
The Toffees wanted to sign another centre forward before the August transfer deadline.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin needed cover – something that has been proven now he is on the sidelines through injury.
Everton ended up signing Salomon Rondon before the deadline, but they wanted a much younger option.
The Athletic reported in August that Everton had made a £5million bid for Jebbison, with add-ons too.
Sheffield United rejected the offer, sending Jebbison on loan to Burton Albion instead.
Having been compared to Calvert-Lewin himself, the 6ft 3in attacker may still be on Everton’s radar moving forward.
The problem for Everton now is that TEAMtalk claim that Jebbison is now wanted by Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund.
Those clubs are regulars in European competition, whereas Everton are still trying to find their way under Rafael Benitez.
Everton thought they had unearthed a gem in Jebbison, but it now looks like Europe’s elite are also on his tail.
Missing out will have been a blow for Marcel Brands and co, but then seeing Jebbison land a huge European move? That would really sting for Everton.
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