Everton fail in M'Bia bid

Friday, 29 August 08, 02:27 AM · Comments(0)

Rennes have rejected a 'good offer' from Everton for midfielder Stephane M'Bia.

The Cameroon international has been linked with a move to Goodison Park for much of the summer and has expressed his desire for a deal to be pushed through.

David Moyes has struggled to bring in new faces during the transfer window and has now had a bid turned down by the French club.

Rennes have made it clear they wish to keep M'Bia and general manager Pierre Dreossi hopes he will agree a new deal.

"We have received a good offer from Everton but we are not selling," Dreossi told AFP.

"We are going to seek a financial accord with Stephane so he can stay another year."

Everton's offer for the 22-year-old was reported to be in the region of ten million euros (£8million).

M'Bia returned from the Olympics with an injury but has been included in the squad to face Norwegian side Stabaek in Uefa Cup qualifying on Thursday night.

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