Everton’s attempt to sign Moussa Sissoko was trumped by Tottenham in a deadline day tug-of-war.
A £30 million bid was accepted for the Newcastle midfielder last night as the Blues hoped to have a deal finalised in time for the 11pm deadline.
But with an hour of the summer window remaining, Tottenham eventually matched Everton’s offer to win the race for Sissoko’s services.
The France international had held out for a move to north London, where he will be able to play in the Champions League, despite interest from Goodison Park.