Everton are likely to pull out of talks with West Ham to sign forward Enner Valencia, reports the Liverpool Echo.
The Ecuadorian international was sent out on a season long loan to Goodison Park at the start of the season, with the Toffees given an option to buy the 27 year old for £11million at the end of the campaign.
Having only started seven games under Ronald Koeman, and due to the fact that the Dutchman is seeking other summer transfer targets, the permanent transfer for Valencia now looks dead in the water.
The striker has impressed when he has been given the opportunity this campaign. He scored a goal and provided an assist in the 3-0 win over Southampton at the start of January when he came on as substitute. He then followed that up with a goal against Spurs in the 3-2 defeat, and another goal and assist in the 4-0 victory against Hull City in March.
