Everton made an attempt last week to re-sign Manchester City midfielder Jack Rodwell.
The Daily Mail says Everton failed with a move for Rodwell on transfer deadline day after Manchester City's attempt to sign Fernando from Porto foundered.
Rodwell cost City £12m from Everton in August 2012 but his progress has stalled. He has barely played under Manuel Pellegrini and a move back to Goodison would have been in his best interests.
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