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Everton are understood to be late bidders for Moussa Sissoko.

Although the Toffees are yet to have a bid accepted for the French international.

Sissoko has been allowed to leave the French camp to speak to his representatives about a possible move away from St James’ Park.

Tottenham Hotspur were interested in Sissoko but a derisory bid of around £16million was knocked back by United before the London club were told they would have to pay £30million for his signature.

That deal would be accepted in instalments, but it remains to be seen whether the same offer is on the table to Everton.

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Rafa Benitez had made his stance on Sissoko clear earlier in the window when he said: “Moussa is now the big name in the market - if someone wants Moussa, they have to pay.

“If we are happy with the price, and he is happy, then we can maybe consider.

“But if we are not happy, then he can stay here and I will be really, really pleased to keep him.”

Benitez is at a UEFA forum today but wants to keep Sissoko, meaning that Everton may have to cough up a big fee for the Frenchman.