Everton made bid for Lyon midfielder Maxence Caqueret

Everton made a bid to sign Lyon’s Maxence Caqueret before the summer transfer window closed. Caqueret, a midfielder who emerged from Lyon’s esteemed academy, has been a crucial player for the French club.

Over his career at Lyon, he has made 172 appearances, contributing 7 goals and 15 assists. Despite being a relatively young player, Caqueret has shown maturity and skill in his performances, earning him a solid reputation in Ligue 1.

The 24-year-old Caqueret has also represented France U21 on the international stage, playing 24 games and scoring 4 goals. His consistency and versatility in the midfield have made him a target for clubs looking to bolster their options in that area, with Everton being one of the interested parties.

Everton’s interest in Lyon players was evident as they successfully secured a deal for another Lyon player, Mangala, who joined the Premier League side on loan until the end of the season. However, Everton‘s pursuit didn’t stop there; they also attempted to bring Caqueret to Goodison Park.

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According to French journalist Fabrice Hawkins, Everton made a concerted effort to sign Caqueret, but their approach was quickly rebuffed. Caqueret chose to stay with Lyon, rejecting the offer from the Toffees before negotiations could progress.

For Everton, missing out on Caqueret was a setback, especially given the club’s need to strengthen their midfield options. The Frenchman’s decision to remain at Lyon suggests his commitment to his current club, where he continues to be a key player.

Everton’s pursuit of Caqueret highlights their ambition to enhance their squad, but it also underscores the challenges they face in attracting top talent from Europe. As the season progresses, Everton will have to explore other options to address their needs in midfield, while Caqueret will continue to play a significant role at Lyon, contributing to their campaign in Ligue 1.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.