Valencia midfielder Manuel Fernandes is being linked with a third loan move to Everton.

The Liverpool Echo says Everton manager David Moyes was keen to land Fernandes on a more permanent deal at the end of last season and with Valencia making him available, the midfielder could return to Merseyside.

Valencia technical secretary Juan Sanchez said: "We invested a lot on a player and we are going to find a solution to help him play regularly next season.

"It won't be guaranteed to him here so we're going to find him a new team. In principle, he is not part of our plans, but we never know what can happen."

That solution could be another extended loan deal with a view to a permanent transfer.