Valencia have dismissed claims that
Everton have agreed a loan deal and obtained a work permit for
midfielder Ever Banega.
Everton boss
David Moyes
announced on the club's official website that a
deal was in place to bring the Argentine midfielder on a
season-long loan from the Spanish club.
However, various officials from inside the financially
struggling club, and even the player himself, have rejected the
claims and maintain that the 21-year-old remains in the Valencia
squad.
Valencia communication director Damia Vidagany insisted: "No
negotiations with Everton exist or any other club for the loan of
Ever Banega. This news is not true."
Following a training session the player, who has been compared
by Moyes to
Mikel Arteta, told journalists that although he knew nothing of a move
to
Goodison Park, he expects to leave the club.
"I cannot say anything about Everton. For me the only news is
that I will leave Valencia this season," he said.
The player's agent
Marcelo Simonian reiterated his client's claim by stating: "I do not have
contact with the English club and I have not received an offer on
this subject."
Valencia sporting director Fernando Gomez also added weight to
the club's stance by insisting: "Valencia will not negotiate the
loan of players at the moment."
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