The agent of Valencia midfielder Manuel Fernandes has revealed a return to Everton is on for January.
Fernandes, 23, fears for his World Cup place after playing just 11 minutes in La Liga this season.
His agent, Jorge Mendes, met Valencia president Manuel Llorente and admitted negotiations with Everton look good.
Mendes told The Sun: "There is a serious chance of him going to Everton.
"Manuel wants to make sure of his place in the Portugal side and this is impossible with Valencia."