Former Liverpool and Fulham midfielder Danny Murphy has been left puzzled by Everton's failure to sign Leeds United forward Rodrigo this summer. The Spaniard, who has a reported relegation release clause of just £3million, is said to be closing in on a move to Qatari side Al-Rayyan.
Last season's top goal scorer has been linked with a whole host of European clubs this summer, but looks set to shun any interest in order to move to the Middle East. Despite Leeds being relegated, the 32-year-old enjoyed his best return in front of goal last season, netting 13 times in the league to take his overall record to 28 strikes in 95 appearances.
That form is said to have attracted the likes of Everton to his services next season, but the former club-record signing has struggled for consistency in the English top flight. The Toffees, who survived on the final day of the season with a win over Bournemouth, at Leeds' expense, are understood to be keen on bolstering their attacking options ahead of next season.
