PSV Eindhoven remain hopeful of bringing Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite back to the Philips Stadium this summer.
However, the ECHO understands that despite PSV remaining interested in signing the centre-back permanently, a deal between the Eredivisie club and Everton appears unlikely as things stand.
The 21-year-old spent last season on loan at PSV and excelled, playing 36 times in all competitions and leaving with silverware. Branthwaite arrived in the Netherlands having made 13 first-team appearances for the Blues, scoring once.