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da pixbet： Ronald Koeman has revealed he spoke to Moussa Sissoko “ten days before the last day of the window†and the midfielder“showed his interest†in swapping Newcastle for Everton before his eventual switch to Spurs.The France international’s Deadline Day transfer to Tottenham was one of the major talking points during the closing hours of summer window, with reportsÂhaving claimedÂa club-record £30m deal was close as the 11pm cut-off loomed.
However, Sissoko eventually opted to join Spurs, leaving the Toffees bitterly disappointed – although their majority shareholder, Farhad Moshiri, later claimed the club were not wholly in for the player anyway.
And speaking about the subject, Koeman has revealed EvertonÂdid indeed chase Sissoko – and that he spoke to the rangy midfielder before aÂchange of heart led him to White Hart Lane:
“Overall it was a positive window because we signed some good players like Maarten Stekelenburg, Ashley Williams, Idrissa Gueye, Yannick Bolasie and Enner Valencia.” he is quoted by the Liverpool Echo.
“I think that is really positive. Of course, we had a disappointment on the last day but that happens in football. You don’t always get what you like to have and that was not in our hands.
“The player Sissoko chose finally for a different option, but I can’t say anything against the club, the board, the chairman because he did everything to get the player.
“I did not do the meeting with his agents, but from the outside it was difficult. I spoke to the player 10 days before the last day of the window and the player showed his interest in coming to Everton.
“Then, finally, everyone knows what happened.
“He was the player for us that we needed at the moment – then the picture was totally perfect. But still without that player the picture is very good.
“I am happy with the squad and the signings. We need to keep going.â€
Sissoko was a part of the Newcastle side that slid to relegation last season and was roundly criticised by Magpies fans for his lack of return in terms of goals, as well as a perceived refusal to battle for the cause.
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