The agent of Everton striker Samuel Eto'o says they remain hopeful of signing with Sampdoria.

The veteran is attempting to negotiate a release from his contract so to join Samp.

Claudio Vigorelli revealed: "There was a meeting with (Samp president Massimo) Ferrero, the deal is long and we must still work on it.

"We have to wait for the answer from the President of Everton."

Eto'o is also a confirmed target for New York Cosmos.

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