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Everton outcast Oumar Niasse is attracting interest from two Russian clubs.

The Blues have told Niasse that he is free to leave Goodison after manager Ronald Koeman informed the Senegal striker that he was not part of his plans.

Niasse has made just seven appearances since joining the club in February in a £13.5m deal and his former club are keen on taking him back.

Lokomotiv Moscow have enquired about re-signing the 26-year-old while city rivals Spartak are also interested in taking Niasse on loan.

Hull City asked about the forward earlier in the window and could still make a late move to take the Blues flop on loan before tonight's 11pm deadline.

Niasse has not been given a squad number this season and Koeman recently said: “If he likes to play football then he needs to leave Everton.”