Everton FC may not be one of the most glamorous clubs in the Premier league but they still pack quite a punch on match day. Without the funds of a Russian Oligarch or Qatari Sheikh, Moyes, Martinez and co. have instead been forced into the Harry Redknapp school of wheeling and dealing. Here is a list of the 10 players Everton outlandishly tried to acquire given such modest funds. Pure speculation/ nonsense shall not be taken into account. Toffee fans from all over can argue Messi was close to signing with the prospect of Europa League football, but we all know this kind of claim has no standing. Instead, we will look at potential stars who came close to but ultimately decided against a move to the blue half of Merseyside. Let's start the countdown;