Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers chose to move for AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli yesterday only after holding talks with Samuel Eto'o.
The Daily Mail says talks had been continuing with the Cameroon striker's people up to Wednesday.
Everton have also held talks with Eto'o's representatives but while Roberto Martinez recognises the qualities the 33-year-old still possesses he has similar reservations to Liverpool and wonders whether a tight budget will be put to better use on younger players.
