Steven Naismith is still considering leaving Everton after Norwich’s £8m bid failed to secure his signature in the summer.
The Scottish attacker is reportedly unhappy at his lack of playing time on Merseyside and admits he may have to move on in order to get some.
Speaking at a charity event, Naismith revealed that it was Blues boss Roberto Martinez that stopped the move to Norwich.
When Norwich were interested in me in the summer, it was the manager who said he didn’t want it to happen. But as a player you need to think about all your options.
The 29-year-old has only made the pitch for a total of four minutes in the last six weeks, a figure he’s clearly frustrated with.
Martinez has said he’ll revisit the situation in January, though, so a move could still be on the cards.
The manager said we’d speak about it again come January time so we’ll do that.
Whether Norwich go back in for the player remains to be seen, but after a strong bid in the summer, and the possibility of Everton now being more open to selling the Scotsman, it certainly looks far more viable.
