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Report: Everton sounded out over move for £22m West Ham loanee Joao Mario

Joao Mario of FC Internazionale Milano looks on during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Spal at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September ...
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Inter are trying to sell Joao Mario, who was on loan at West Ham in early 2018.

Joao Mario of FC Internazionale Milano looks on during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Spal at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 10, 2017 in Milan, Italy.

Everton and Bournemouth have both been sounded out by Inter Milan over a move for winger Joao Mario, report Italian website Gazzamercato.

Inter are looking for 25 million Euros (£22m) for the Portugal international.

Joao Mario spent the second part of last season on loan at West Ham.

Joao Mario of FC Internazionale in action during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and FC Internazionale at Stadio San Paolo on October 21, 2017 in Naples, Italy.

He performed well, scoring two goals and providing one assist in 15 Premier League appearances.

Yet his displays were not strong enough to prompt West Ham to meet Inter’s asking price, so far at least.

West Ham United's Portuguese midfielder Joao Mario (L) vies with Everton's Argentinian defender Ramiro Funes Mori (R) during the English Premier League football match between West Ham...

So Inter are spreading their efforts further, attempting to see if any other Premier League rivals are keen.

Gazzamercato report that after initial enquiries with Everton and Bournemouth they are hopeful an offer will be forthcoming.

The winger could be tempting for either club, but Inter may have to adjust their expectations if they are going to find a buyer for the 25-year-old.