IDRISSA GUEYE fended off Nottingham Forest's attempt to hijack the Senegalese midfielder's return to Everton.
Paris Saint-Germain is believed to have given the 32-year-old Gueye the green light for his return to the Premier League.
Forrest then swooped in, but Gueye is believed to have decided that he would return to Goodison Park.
, 32, moved from Merseyside to Parc des Princes for his £30m in 2019 after four seasons in England. did.
Gueye became a huge fan favorite during her spell at Toffees from 2016 to her 2019.
That was after he joined from Aston Villa.
and he could be poised for a return after Les Parisiens won his two Ligue 1 titles, two Coupe de France titles and one Coupe de la Ligue title.
Guéh was ruled out of Les Parisiens' pre-season tour of Japan, with the club eager to find him a new team.
PSG are desperate for a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations winner and the player has one year left on his deal.
Newly promoted Forest spent his £82million on six new signings.
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Everton were able to pair Guét with Lille midfielder Amadouonana, 20.
The Belgian midfielder, like Guét, has been named in the Senegalese capital of Dakar. Born and was on the ground to see his 1-0 for the Toffees. Lost to Chelsea on Saturday.