Everton: August 2008 Archives
Liege to face Toffees in Europe
Everton will face Belgian outfit Standard Liege in the first round of the UEFA Cup following the first round draw on Friday.
Moyes swoops for French striker
Everton have agreed an undisclosed fee with Manchester United for the signing of striker Louis Saha on an initial two-year deal.
African ace poised for Tyneside move
Reported Everton target, defender Kamil Zayatte, is reportedly set for talks with officials from Premier League rivals Newcastle.
Castillo in debut clearance race
Everton are hoping new boy Segundo Castillo can make his debut against Portsmouth, but Victor Obinna has been refused a work permit.
Anichebe hails his Olympic medal
Striker Victor Anichebe has expressed his pride at winning a silver medal at the Beijing Olympics following his return to Everton.
Ecuador ace on verge of Toffees deal
Red Star Belgrade's Ecuador international midfielder Segundo Castillo is set to become Everton's second signing this week.
Winger eyes Bridge stay
Shaun Wright-Phillips is not interested in re-joining Manchester City or signing for Everton, his agent Wayne Lindsay has confirmed.
Toffees' Zayatte bid talk denied
Young Boys boss Vladimir Petkovic has played down reports that Everton have made a bid to sign defender Kamil Zayatte.
Duo make Moyes wait
Everton are waiting to see if Chelsea's Shaun Wright-Phillips will opt to join them, while Feyenoord's Jonathan de Guzman could sign.
Rivals to seal Toffees target deal
Liverpool are set to win the race to sign Espanyol's Spanish winger Albert Riera despite rivals Everton offering the full asking price.
Jacobsen hails his Toffees deal
Defender Lars Jacobsen claims his free transfer move to Everton on a one-year deal is a 'fantastic opportunity'.
Everton agree Jacobsen deal
Everton are on the verge of their first signing of the summer after a deal was agreed with Danish right-back Lars Jacobsen.
Moyes' contract hopes
Everton boss David Moyes has again allayed fears over his failure to sign a new deal by claiming there is an offer on the table.
Toffees chief eyes seven deals
David Moyes has confirmed that he wants to take seven new signings to Everton before the transfer deadline despite a 2-1 win West Brom.
Toffees starlets to face Albion
Everton's injury problems mean teenage duo Jack Rodwell and Jose Baxter could again line up for the club at West Brom on Saturday.
Moyes struggles to land targets
Rennes have reiterated their desire to keep Everton target Stephane M'Bia, while Juventus midfielder Tiago has snubbed the club.
Cahill getting closer
Australian midfielder Tim Cahill is getting closer to full fitness but refuses to rush his return from a broken metatarsal.
Striker race hots up
Everton's hopes of landing Argentine striker Diego Milito have taken a knock with the news that Real Madrid are also keen on him.
Stubbs calls it a day
Former fans favourite Alan Stubbs has been forced to call time on his career because of knee trouble.
International ready for Goodison move
Rennes midfielder Stephane Mbia has reiterated his desire to join Everton now that he has returned from the Olympics.
Youngster backed by Jags
Everton's versatile defender Phil Jagielka has backed youngster Jack Rodwell to step up to the plate and become a first team regular.
Loan option for Moyes
David Moyes is set to turn to some late loan deals to boost numbers at Everton as he continues to find it hard to strengthen.
Midfielder looks to lift mood
Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta says the players at the club will do all they can to lift the current gloom.
Moyes sets transfer targets
Everton boss David Moyes has been frustrated in the transfer market but wants to add 'six or seven' new faces before the end of August.
Moyes looking to add
Everton boss David Moyes wants to add 'six or seven' new faces before the transfer window closes but doesn't know if it's possible.
Striker worry for boss
Everton striker Victor Anichebe has handed David Moyes another injury headache after admitting to playing with a knee injury in China.
Cardiff reject offer
Cardiff chairman Peter Ridsdale has revealed they turned down an offer, thought to be from Everton, for Joe Ledley on Wednesday.
Lescott to put one over Ince
Defender Joleon Lescott is hoping to put one over his old mate Paul Ince on Saturday when Everton take on Blackburn.
Striker in race against time
Everton striker James Vaughan is in a race against time to shake off a foot injury and be fit for the clash with Blackburn.
Striker boost on cards
Everton boss David Moyes could be boosted by the return of striker Victor Anichebe for Saturday's clash with Blackburn.
Boss continues duo chase
David Moyes is working as hard as he can to bring Vagner Love and Alan Smith into the club before the clash with Blackburn on Saturday.
CSKA deny Love rumours
CSKA Moscow have moved swiftly to deny they have agreed to loan Brazilian striker Vagner Love to Everton for the upcoming season.
Midfield injury setback for Blues
Everton's Steven Pienaar will miss the start of the season and could be out until October after breaking his foot.
Moyes to make Moscow move
Everton are reportedly closing in on a season-long loan deal for Brazilian forward Vagner Love from CSKA Moscow.
Jagielka targets silverware
Everton defender Phil Jagielka is hoping to end the club's 13-year wait for silverware this season.
Everton close in on targets
David Moyes is poised to finally bring in some new signings this week and hopes to seal deals for Alan Smith and Stephane Mbia.
Toffees target Cameroon midfielder
Rennes midfielder Stephane Mbia has claimed he is the subject of a big offer from Everton and is demanding to join the Toffees.
Striker on Championship wish list
Everton striker Victor Anichebe is a loan target of Preston, but boss Alan Irvine is doubtful David Moyes would let him leave Goodison.
Lisbon standing firm on Blues target
Sporting Lisbon insist Everton have not made a firm offer for Joao Moutinho, but its believed a bid could be forthcoming.
Moyes could look to France
Rennes midfielder Stephane Mbia claims Everton have made a bid to sign him and says he wants to go to Goodison Park.
Magpies deny Everton striker talk
Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan insists Alan Smith was left out of his latest squad due to injury and not because he is joining Everton.
Funds boosted after striker exit
Fulham have completed the signing of Everton striker Andrew Johnson on a four-year deal for a fee believed to be an initial £10.5m.
Gosling wins skipper's backing
Young midfielder Dan Gosling has been tipped to break into Everton's first team in the Premier League by skipper Phil Neville.
Portuguese star still on Moyes' hitlist
Chairman Bill Kenwright has admitted that Sporting Lisbon's Portuguese ace Joao Moutinho is still Everton boss David Moyes' top target.
Boss reveals transfer plans
David Moyes hopes to bring in at least one new face before the season kicks off with Newcastle's Alan Smith the latest to be linked.
Striker closes on move
Fulham are set to complete the signing of Everton striker Andy Johnson in the next 24 hours after finally agreeing a deal.
Everton line up striker
Everton are lining up an offer for Argentine international Diego Milito as boss David Moyes looks to strengthen his squad.
48 hours or deal's off - Everton
Everton have handed Fulham a deadline of 48 hours to complete a move for England striker Andy Johnson or the deal is off.
Cottagers confident despite AJ delay
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson still expects to sign Everton striker Andy Johnson as the two clubs haggle over a reduced fee.
Boss bemoans lack of activity
Everton boss David Moyes has been left frustrated at lack of transfer activity at Goodison Park over the close season.
Moyes' deal timetable
Everton boss David Moyes has denied claims he is set to quit Goodison and insists he wants to sign a new deal.
Medical hitch holds up Johnson move
Reports claim Andy Johnson's proposed move from Everton to Fulham is on hold after a hitch with the player's medical.
America snub Moyes' Ochoa raid
Everton have failed in a bid to sign goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa from Mexican giants America on an initial loan deal.
Full back set to join departures
Leighton Baines is reportedly set to be shown the Everton exit door despite boss David Moyes bemoaning his lack of strength in depth.

