Everton's hopes of sealing Marrone deal begin to fade

The Luca Marrone transfer saga has taken another twist - with Cagliari now in the running to land the Everton target.

Juventus will sell the midfielder this summer and Goodison Park boss Roberto Martinez is a keen admirer.

Monaco - as talkSPORT revealed - have made an enquiry but it now appears as though Cagliari are favourites to land him.

Martinez may try to make a late move but the 23-year-old looks set to stay in Italy in a co-ownership deal.