Reports in Spain claim Sevilla rejected three offers for their stars before the transfer deadline, one of them from Manchester United.
Chelsea's determination to sign Daniel Alves was well documented before they eventually settled for Juliano Belletti after being unable to agree a fee for the Brazil international.
However, it has now emerged that United boss Sir Alex Ferguson considered bringing Alexander Kerzhakov to Old Trafford.
Seville-based sources suggest an €18 million (£12.5 million) offer was rebuffed by the Uefa Cup holders who declared that the Russian was not for sale at any price.
The 24-year-old has scored 12 goals for his country and netted twice against Recreativo at the weekend.
The third player who attracted attention during the transfer window was Brazilian midfielder Renato.
Shakhtar Donetsk tabled a bid in excess of £10 million that was rejected as Sevilla plan for more European glory, starting with the Champions League tie at Arsenal on Tuesday.