Everton have revealed their disappointment at missing out on Benfica midfielder Manuel Fernandes.
The Portugal under-21 international had looked set to move to Goodison Park after undergoing a medical and watching the club's match with Blackburn Rovers at the weekend. However, Fernandes has now sealed a £12.2million move to Valencia, signing a six-year deal.Fernandes spent the second half of last season on loan at Goodison Park and Everton had been in complex negotiations with his third-party owners.
"Everton Football Club feels it should clarify the situation with regards to Manuel Fernandes," read a statement on the club's official website. "We worked hard all last week on what was a very difficult and complex three-party agreement."
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"Everton staff worked through the night on Thursday, finally reaching agreement with the English footballing authorities on Friday afternoon.
"A similar night's work on Friday left us satisfied that we had both addressed and agreed all issues with the other involved parties. However, on Saturday we were informed that another club had come in with a rival bid and despite sustained efforts over the remainder of the weekend the player today joined Valencia.
"David Moyes and his coaching staff are continuing to seek the extra addition to our squad, which they feel they require for this season."
Fernandes trained with the Toffees last week.
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