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M'Baye Niang has turned down the chance to move to Everton in the hope that a transfer to Arsenal materialises, according to reports today.

Niang had looked like following Jordan Pickford and Davvy Klaassen as Everton's latest summer signing after Steve Walsh flew to Italy in order to thrash out a deal, but all has now gone quiet on the potential move.

The 22-year-old winger had a successful loan spell at Watford during the second half of last season, but has struggled for consistency in Milan, and the Serie A giants are ready to sell the player for around £15m.

Niang scored two goals in 11 Premier League appearances for the Hornets - one of three loan spells the Frenchman has had away from Milan.

But reports today suggest that Niang is no longer interested in a move to Goodison Park.