Ernest Nuamah is reportedly of interest to Everton again in January. That's after a summer move to the Premier League collapsed in odd circumstances.

The young winger was linked with the Blues late in the previous window, although eventually Fulham looked to have won the race for his signature.

However, the 21-year-old is said to have pulled out of the transfer at the last minute having spent transfer deadline day in tears. That's according to French paper L'Equipe (h/t the Mirror), who added the Nuamah subsequently abandoned his medical and could not be located.

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The winger ended up staying at Lyon after talks with the club, although opportunities have been at a premium this season. He has only made three starts in Ligue 1.

As a result, it's no surprise to see the youngster linked with a move away again in January. According to Alan Myers of Sky Sports, the Blues have opened talks over a potential deal.

Lyon are likely to sanction a number of sales in January as they seek to resolve the club's perilous financial situation.

The French giants were provisionally relegated earlier in the season due to their debts rising to around €508million (£419million). The club's owner John Textor - who had previously shared an interest in buying Everton - was insistent they would not be demoted though.

In the summer, Nuamah was set to join Fulham for a fee of around £15million. Given Lyon's situation and the player's struggles, Everton and their Premier League rivals would be hopeful of negotiating a smaller fee.

It means the winger could potentially be the first signing of David Moyes' second tenure, as his return to the club was confirmed on Saturday.