The agent of AC Milan defender Dario Simic has revealed Everton attempted to prise the Croatia international away from the San Siro last season.
Marco Naletilic said: "The player has a contract with the Rossonera club until June 2009. The defender had some interesting offers from Everton and Marseille, but after a chat with [Milan directors] Ariedo Braida and Adriano Galliani, they decided that my client would not be sold.
"Simic has decided to stay with Milan, at least until the 30th of June, 2008."