Everton are interested in Espanyol midfielder David Lopez.
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The 28 year-old has emerged as a late winter market target for Everton chiefs Steve Walsh and Sam Allardyce.
El Mundo Deportivo says Everton have pushed Espanyol to open talks about a deal by Wednesday's transfer deadline.
And if Espanyol prove difficult, Everton will return to the negotiating table at the end of the season.
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Lopez is back in Spain this season after an extended spell in Italy with Napoli.
Source: tribalfootball.com