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title: "Everton fail in bid for defender"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Rebecca Hawksworth"
section: "Everton News"
published: "2018-06-27T11:20:49Z"
modified: "2018-06-27T11:20:49Z"
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# Everton fail in bid for defender

Everton have reportedly missed out on signing Lyon defender Mouctar Diakhaby, according to [Get French Football News.](https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2018/everton-thwarted-by-jean-michel-aulas-in-attempted-mouctar-diakhaby-deal/)

Diakhaby is set to join La Liga side Valencia despite the Toffees having made a financially higher bid for the player.

Diakhaby is said to be joining the Spanish side for 15million euros plus add-ons, however this is reportedly less than the offer made by Everton.

The defender is expected to complete his move to Valencia by the end of the day, signing a five-year contract with the club.

![Paolo Bruno/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readeverton.com/readeverton/2018/06/654212138.jpg)

Newcastle United were also reportedly in talks with Diakhaby.

Everton made a formal bid for the player at the beginning of the week however Diakhaby has now opted for a move to Spain over  move to the Premier League.

With Valencia having secured Champions League football next term, it is believed that this played a key factor in the defender choosing the Spanish side over Everton.