A shock Tottenham move for a former Premier League forward was "almost done" before a cruel twist of fate saw the deal collapse, with the unlucky Everton emerging as the transfer saga's biggest loser, per a trusted source.
Tottenham have tabled a more lucrative bid than Aston Villa and a European giant for a surprise late winger signing, and a report has revealed why they're yet to get a response.
Aston Villa have settled on a familiar face for who'll bolster their attacking ranks after Unai Emery prepared to reverse yet another Steven Gerrard decision, per reports.
Chelsea are on the cusp of sending a £17.5m summer recruit down a division on loan, while Aston Villa and Everton have emerged as the primary candidates to sign a forward whose days at Stamford Bridge are numbered, per reports.