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Everton target Rachid Ghezzal rejects new deal from Lyon... with Premier League side prepared to pay £9m

Everton target Rachid Ghezzal has turned down a new contract offer from Lyon.

The 24-year-old rejected Everton's offer on Monday with the Goodison club prepared to pay £9million plus agree a 20 per cent sell on with Lyon for the winger who has one year left on contract.

Ghezzal's father was keen for him to stay in France but they have refused Lyon's first draft at an extension.

Everton target Rachid Ghezzal has rejected the offer of a new deal from French club Lyon
Everton target Rachid Ghezzal has rejected the offer of a new deal from French club Lyon
Ghezzal's father was keen for him to stay in France but Everton could get their target yet
Ghezzal's father was keen for him to stay in France but Everton could get their target yet

Talks are ongoing with Everton still in the wings despite their ongoing bid for Lucas Perez at Deportivo.