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Lazio forward Keita Balde has turned down a move to Everton , according to reports in Italy.

Steve Walsh was yesterday pictured in Milan and the Everton Director of Football is reportedly set for talks with a number of Italian clubs.

Speculation has been rife about which player Walsh could be targeting, with a number of names mentioned .

This morning, Il Messaggero report that one player Everton made a bid for is Balde, who has just one year left on his contract at Lazio.

The Toffees are said to have been rejected by the player himself after having a £26m offer accepted, with Balde reportedly holding out for a move to Juventus.

Liverpool have also been linked with a move for the forward.

Balde scored 16 goals and recorded six assists in 34 appearances for Lazio last season.