Everton boss David Moyes faces missing out on Anderlecht star Jonathan Legear.
Moyes has been tracking the 23 year-old forward for some months now and has approached Anderlecht about a January loan move with a view to a permanent transfer in the summer.
The Belgian club favour a permanent deal now, though, and Legear looks to be on his way to the Bundesliga instead.
"Everton don't have much money to spend," an insider is quoted as saying.
"A loan is impossible. There has been contact from two German clubs and Legear could move in January."