The agent of Everton midfielder Bernard says he tried to place him at Roma.

However, a move to Italy could still happen in January.

“We tried to convince Everton to let him go, but the club wouldn't agree even to a loan," agent Adriano Spadoto told LaRoma24.it.

“I think we will try again in January and a definitive deal could be done for circa €7m."

Bernard has a deal to 2022.