Said that the deal was close, Everton confident of doing the deal. Dominic King also - Kenwright's network. Picked up by Romano.
Never happened. Later comments from both player and Portugal suggested there was never much in it beyond a faint conversation. Certainly nothing advanced.
Basically the difference between me ringing up an estate agent and saying I am interested in a house and then never going to look at the house, have detailed discussions with the owners or bid for the house. But then I go and tell everyone I'm buying a house.