French star wanted by Goodison Park boss David Moyes.

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Everton manager David Moyes has opened talks with Rennes over the possibility of loaning French midfielder Yann M’Vila for the remainder of the season with a view to a permanent move.

Queens Park Rangers were understood to be in pole position to sign the 22-year-old French international midfielder, who has been capped 22 times by his country, in a £7million deal earlier this week as manager Harry Redknapp continues his overhaul of the squad at Loftus Road.

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But Russian clubs Rubin Kazin and Zenit St Petersburg complicated things when entering the race along with Fulham, who have since cooled their interest because of the asking price.

Source: Daily Mail

And now Everton are reported to be interest in securing a loan deal for M’Vila, who was once a target for Arsenal, until the end of the season before turning the move into a permanent deal in the summer worth a total of £8.2million

Everton are looking to bring in a midfielder in the transfer window to cover the potential threat of losing Belgian international Marouane Fellaini, who has a £22million release clause in his contract which could be triggered by interested parties Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal.