Everton boss David Moyes pulled out of late January transfer move for former Chelsea title-winning striker

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EVERTON boss David Moyes looked at a deal for Michy Batshuayi — before changing his mind.

Moyes wanted an extra forward due to Dominic Calvert-Lewin‘s injury and made some thorough background checks on ex-Chelsea ace Batshuayi, 31.

David Moyes, Everton manager, watching his players warm up. — David Moyes pulled out of a late move for ex-Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi

Michy Batshuayi celebrates scoring a goal for Chelsea. — Batshuayi spent six years at Chelsea but was often loaned out

Michy Batshuayi of Galatasaray celebrating a goal. — The Belgian striker instead joined Eintracht Frankfurt from Galatasaray

But reports on the star were not enough to tempt Everton for a loan until the end of the season.

Batshuayi – who was loaned out to several European clubs during his six year spell at Stamford Bridge – instead joined Eintracht Frankfurt from Galatasaray on a permanent basis last month.

The Belgian scored the goal that won Chelsea the Prem against West Brom in his debut season in 2016-2017.

Everton also pulled away from a deal for France left-back Adrien Truffert, 23, as Rennes value him too highly.

And a deal for West Brom winger Tom Fellows, 21, was called off by the Toffees’ owners to save cash for the summer window.

Moyes was previously linked with a move to bring Batshuayi to West Ham – during his first stint with the Hammers in 2018.

Everton wanted to sign a striker during the winter window amid injuries to Calvert-Lewin, former Chelsea star Armando Broja and Youssef Chermiti.

This leaves the club with Beto – who is yet to truly hit the ground running – as their only No 9.

But the Guinea-Bissau international forward responded to Moyes’ faith with a brace against Leicester City.

Fans are hoping that “magician” Moyes will save them from battling Premier League relegation in their final season at Goodison Park.

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Since taking over from Sean Dyche on January 11, Moyes has won three of his five games in charge.

After losing 1-0 to a top Aston Villa side in his first match in charge, the former Manchester United boss went on a run of three straight wins.

The Blues beat Tottenham, Brighton and smashed Leicester 4-0, before losing 2-0 to Bournemouth in the fourth-round of the FA Cup on Saturday.

Antoine Semenyo and Daniel Jebbison fired the Cherries into the next round during Everton’s last-ever FA Cup tie at their famous old ground.

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