EVERTON TO MISS OUT ON AC MILAN BOUND KEISUKE HONDA

ABOVE: Japanese international Keisuke Honda

EVERTON look to have lost their chance in securing Japanese international Keisuke Honda.

According to new reports in Italy, the San Siro side have reached an agreement to sign the attacking midfielder in January.
The Italian giants will still attempt to try and bring the 27-year-old to Serie A this summer if a deal can be worked out with Russian outfit CSKA Moscow.
Honda was thought to be keen on joining his international team-mate Shinji Kagawa in the top flight, having helped the Army Men to championship triumph last season.

Toffees boss Roberto Martinez will now have to turn his attentions to new targets, with concerns being raised about the future of Goodison Park's star player, Marouane Fellaini.
AC Milan's vice-president Adriano Galliani confirmed the news, telling the media: "I strongly wish that Honda could arrive at Milan during the January window."
"If he isn't able to play in the Champions League, he will be like Balotelli, who arrived in January and didn't play in the Champions League."