Everton boss Roberto Martinez remains in contact with Austria Vienna for striker Philipp Hosiner.
The young Austria international is wanted by Everton and Hoffenheim in the final weeks of the summer market
Hoffenheim were convinced they had a deal for Hosiner last week, but negotiations suddenly stalled, with the suspicion that Everton have now shown their hand.
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