Everton have received a bid worth €10million (£8.46m) from Atalanta to sign defender Ben Godfrey.
The verbal proposal fell below Everton’s asking price of £15m, which is the figure offered by another club for the 26-year-old.
Godfrey is thought to be keen on joining Atalanta but the Serie A team must get closer to Everton’s valuation if they are to prevent him moving elsewhere or staying at Goodison Park.
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The twice-capped England international is entering the final 12 months of his contract but Everton would rather let him go as a free agent in 2025 than sell for below the price they want.
Godfrey has made 93 appearances for Everton since joining from Norwich City in January 2016.
He played 16 times in all competitions for Everton last term.
Tim Iroegbunam has signed from Aston Villa while Jack Harrison has re-joined on a season-long loan from Leeds United.
Meanwhile, Iliman Ndiaye, the Marseille striker, is set for a medical ahead of a £15m move.
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