Manchester United forward Anthony Elanga has rejected a transfer to another Premier League club over 'tactical concerns', according to a new report.
The Sweden international saw his game time severely restricted under Erik ten Hag in the second half of last season.
His only start came in the EFL Cup win over Charlton in January, and he often didn't make the matchday squad in the final months of the campaign.
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Everton were interested in signing the 21-year-old on loan in January, but the Daily Star reported that Ten Hag was concerned over the climate at Goodison Park at the time. Toffees manager Frank Lampard was sacked during the window.
Elanga failed to score a Premier League goal last season, and this summer could represent the perfect opportunity for him to find first team football.
Several top flight clubs have expressed interest, according to reports - but the Swede has already turned one move down.
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Elanga 'rejects' Premier League move
According to the Daily Mail, Everton have once again assigned Elanga as a target, this time on a permanent deal.
It is claimed that the Toffees have held direct talks with the forward and his representatives, but that the United forward isn't interested in a move.
Tactical concerns have been given as the reason, specifically the concern over Elanga's suitability for the style of play utilised by Everton boss Sean Dyche.
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The 21-year-old has travelled with United on their pre-season tour of the United States, and could feature when Ten Hag's side take on Arsenal in a friendly on Saturday.
However, it appears that his future will soon be solved. A separate Daily Mail report claims that he has already decided on the identity of his next club.
Everton, meanwhile, will turn their attentions elsewhere, and are closing in on the loan signing of Arnaut Danjuma from Villarreal.
The Dutch international, who had an unsuccessful loan stint at Tottenham last season, turned down the Toffees after Lampard was sacked in January - but it looks like the club have finally got their man this time around.
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