Everton have reportedly withdrawn their interest in Newcastle United transfer target Joao Pedro after submitting an unsuccessful loan offer for the Watford forward.
The Brazilian youngster was the subject of a number of bids from the Magpies prior to Alexander Isak’s record-breaking move to Tyneside.
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However, offers in the region of £20million and £25million were rebuffed by the Championship club, who expressed their determination to hold out for a bid nearer the £30million-mark.
A number of other Premier League clubs were said to be monitoring the progress of a player that has scored two goals in six appearances so far this season.
Sky Sports News have now reported Everton have decided against making a new bid for Pedro after Watford turned down a season-long loan offer with a view to a £20million permanent move at the end of the campaign.
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The report suggested Watford would be open to a loan deal, provided it was converted into a mandatory £30million move next summer.
Pedro released a statement via his Instagram account confirming he has spoken to the Hornets board and explained he is ‘fully committed’ to staying at Vicarage Road.
He said: “I’m very happy here. I love being at Watford and I want to do more with them.
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“I spoke to the board yesterday and I am fully committed to the club and looking forward to a successful season.
“Let’s go Hornets.”
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Meanwhile, Watford have confirmed they have parted company with former Newcastle United loanee Danny Rose.
The former England left-back made 13 appearances for the Magpies after joining on a six-month loan deal from Tottenham Hotspur in January 2020.
Rose joined the Hornets on a two-year deal last summer but has now left Vicarage Road after the two parties agreed to a mutual cancellation of his contract.
A statement on the club website read: “Watford FC and Danny Rose have agreed a mutual cancellation of the defender’s contract with both parties in agreement that their futures will head in different directions.
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“The Hornets thank Danny - who featured nine times last season in addition to the seven games on loan he played in 2008/09 - for his service and wish him well for his next opportunity.”