Everton's Australian midfielder Tim Cahill has rejected the club's offer of a new contract.
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The 25-year-old was a huge success in his first season after arriving from Millwall in a £2m deal last summer.
He still has three years remaining on his contract, but Everton were keen to reward him for his displays last season and agree a new long-term deal.
But Cahill has stunned Everton, saying: "I was keen to commit my future but it seems that won't be possible."
He added: "I'm very disappointed we have not been able to agree terms."
Everton remain hopeful of keeping Cahill, and chief executive Keith Wyness said: "We have been in discussions with Tim Cahill and he's still got three years left to run on his current contract.
"Talks will continue and we will continue to view all options open to us. Tim did exceptionally well for us last season. He does have three years left to run but we want him to be with us for a long time."
Cahill was one of the surprise packages as Everton reached the Champions League, scoring 12 goals and being tipped as a potential new captain after Alan Stubbs failed to agree a new contract.
Looks like bernie will flip at this story.o
