​Everton look set to reject the chance to make Enner Valencia's spell at Goodison Park permanent.





The Ecuadorian joined the Toffees on a season-long loan deal from West Ham last August. It is understood that Ronald Koeman has the opportunity to trigger a clause in that very contract that will see Everton sign the 27-year-old for an estimated £11m.

However, after a week of talks, the ​Liverpool Echo report that the Toffees will pass up the chance to sign Valencia as they will instead look elsewhere for reinforcements to their squad.





Koeman is reportedly the one keen to search elsewhere, and he has already identified Swansea playmaker Gylfi Sigurdsson as a top transfer target this summer, whilst former striker Wayne Rooney could also make a sensational return to his boyhood club in the coming months.

Everton have no plans to sign Enner Valencia from West Ham United on a permanent deal this summer, according to a... https://t.co/LqvZhtxVjX — West Ham (@Bubblesfanzone) May 27, 2017

Though Valencia proved popular amongst the ​Goodison Park faithful, he only made eight starts all season and struggled to break into the first-team on a permanent basis.





Everton's rejection means he will now return to east London, although it remains to be seen whether he remain with West Ham next season.

Enner Valencia had a decent season at Everton.We should give him another chance.He is mentally more stable then Sakho & FITTER.... — ⚒Imran Khan ⚒ (@imran484_khan) May 27, 2017

The Hammers themselves are expecting a summer of upheaval as Slaven Bilic looks to make a dramatic improvement to his squad following a poor first season at the London Stadium.





Though they finished the campaign in 11th with 45 points, West Ham struggled for consistency for much of the season and will now look to sell a number of players in a bid to raise money for new signings.



