Everton want to sign free agent Isco to replace recently departed Anthony Gordon, according to reports.
Ex-Spain international Isco, 30, was thought to be set to join Bundesliga side Union Berlin.
And all seemed to be going swimmingly after he arrived in Germany and underwent medical tests.
But now Union Berlin have confirmed the deal will not go ahead after they released a cryptic statement.
It read: "We wanted to have Isco in Berlin, but we have our limits.
"These were exceeded today - contrary to the previous agreement."
Following the breakdown in the transfer to Union Berlin, Everton have now registered an interest in Isco, according to Sport.
