The rumoured transfer of Nathan Patterson from Everton to Sevilla has reportedly collapsed. The defender was thought to be close to a move, but both clubs have now stepped away. It potentially marks the end of a saga that had seemed likely to result in a done deal just a few days ago. The proposed transfer is no longer on the table, and with no competing interest, the player is expected to stay where he is. Defensively, Sevilla are sitting around the league average this season, at 1.43 goals conceded per game. Someone like Nathan Patterson could keep them steady but also raise the level when it matters most. Alongside this, Everton are said to be exploring Florentino Luis, Tomas Soucek and Kellen Fisher with Sevilla likewise connected to Sofyan Amrabat and Mohammadjavad Hosseinnezhad. Stay tuned for more details as the story develops. Need more Sevilla transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for news and updates as they happen.