Everton: May 2009 Archives

Tim Howard is set become the latest Everton player to sign a new contract, closing in on a five-year deal at Goodison Park.

Arsenal are tipped to offer £12m for Everton defender Joleon Lescott, with former target Brede Hangeland set to stay with Fulham.

Chelsea have won the FA Cup in Guus Hiddink's final game in charge thanks to Frank Lampard's fine second-half strike.

David Moyes could throw Jack Rodwell into his starting XI to face Chelsea but Phil Neville and Steven Pienaar face late tests.

Everton are set to make a further move for Cardiff's Joe Ledley and may use striker Victor Anichebe as part of the deal.

South African Steven Pienaar says the team can go into the FA Cup final clash with Chelsea without any fear.

Hull City boss Phil Brown is to renew his interest in Everton's Nigerian international striker Victor Anichebe over the summer.

Everton youngster Jack Rodwell is in line for a place in the starting line-up against Chelsea in the FA Cup final.

Everton have made their first signing of the summer by agreeing a pre-contract deal with Hamburg's Shkodran Mustafi.

Everton have been handed a boost with the news that Dan Gosling has pledged his immediate future to the club by agreeing a new deal.

Rennes boss Pierre Dreossi says the French club would sell Everton target Stephane Mbia this summer if they get a suitable offer.

Cardiff boss Dave Jones is keen on Everton striker Victor Anichebe and is hoping to land him on loan over the summer.

Andy Van Der Meyde is hoping to earn a move to Blackburn after being told he has no future at Everton.

Everton boss David Moyes has congratulated his team for finishing fifth in the Premier League and was full of praise for his players.

Everton's final-day victory at Fulham came at a price with injuries to both Phil Neville and Steven Pienaar.

Two goals from Leon Osman secure the points for Everton against a Fulham side who clung on to the final Europa League spot.

David Moyes has confirmed his club Everton cannot afford to buy loan striker Jo from Manchester City.

Tony Hibbert could come in for FA Cup finalists Everton when they travel to take on Fulham on Sunday.

Everton defender Phil Jagielka says the team will be playing for their FA Cup final places when they take on Fulham on Sunday.

Everton are set for another end-of-season contract boost after it was revealed that Joseph Yobo has agreed a new five-year deal.

David Moyes is once again being linked with Celtic but the Everton boss is expected to snub his old club to remain at Goodison Park.

Lars Jacobsen's agent says the Danish defender is enjoying his time at Everton and is keen to sign a new contract at Goodison.

West Ham defender Lucas Neill is wanted by Greek side Olympiakos but Everton have apparently cooled their interest.

Phil Jagielka has revealed he is in talks with Everton about signing a new contract to keep him at Goodison Park.

Everton's Australian midfielder Tim Cahill says the club need to invest in the squad if they are to progress up the League.

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has described as 'laughable' reports that boss David Moyes could be on the move this summer.

David Moyes has paid tribute to Jack Rodwell and dropped a big hint he will hand the Everton teenager an FA Cup final start.

Louis Saha says he is edging closer to full fitness following his impressive performance in the win over West Ham on Saturday.

David Moyes says Louis Saha's double against West Ham yesterday has put the striker in contention for a start in the FA Cup final.

Louis Saha's double helps Everton to victory and lift them above Aston Villa into fifth as they overcame 10-man West Ham.

Hibernian star Steven Fletcher has opened the door for a move to Everton after claiming he wants to move south.

Tony Hibbert has returned to training following a neck injury and could be fit for Everton when they take on West Ham.

Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar says boss David Moyes has warned his side they must improve for the final two games of the season.

Louis Saha has admitted there is plenty more to come from him after enduring a frustrating first season at Everton.

Everton could win the race to sign Cardiff's in-demand midfielder Joe Ledley for as little as £3.5million in the summer.

Everton boss David Moyes says it's important to add players to his squad with the correct personality and character.

Everton teenager Jack Rodwell is hoping his impressive display against Tottenham will earn him a regular starting role.

Hamburg claim Everton have finalised a deal from German Under-17 defender Shkodran Mustafi, who has agreed a three-year contract.

David Moyes has praised Tim Howard's performance in the 0-0 draw with Tottenham after he broke Everton's clean sheet record.

Everton missed the chance to move up to fifth in the Premier League after being held 0-0 by Tottenham at Goodison Park.

David Moyes is set to stick with the same Everton side which won 2-0 at Sunderland last Sunday for Saturday's visit of Tottenham.

Phil Neville feels Chelsea's Champions League exit could spell trouble for Everton ahead of the FA Cup final between the two sides.

Everton are said to be lining up a move for Huddersfield keeper Alex Smithies, but the Terriers insist no deal has been agreed yet.

Everton star Tim Cahill is the favourite to pick up Australia's first ever Footballer of the Year award, handed out next month.

Full-back Leighton Baines has been backed by Everton boss David Moyes to play in the 2010 World Cup if he maintains his current form.

Phil Neville claims Steven Pienaar is Everton's 'best player' and his partnership with Leighton Baines is the key to their success.

Everton midfielder Steve Pienaar says the side are determined to finish fifth in the Premiership if they can this season.

Everton could be set to step up their efforts to land Cardiff winger Joe Ledley after the Bluebirds hinted he may be sold this summer.

Everton boss David Moyes has accused the FA of being 'disrespectful' to the club after the 'woeful' ticket allocation for the Cup final

Everton boss David Moyes has urged his players to greater efforts as the season reaches its climax if they are to achieve their goals.

Sunderland stay in the relegation battle after goals from Steven Pienaar and Marouane Fellaini handed Everton a 2-0 win.

On-loan Manchester City striker Jo has said he would like to stay at Everton beyond the end of this season.

Everton will be without Phil Jagielka, Mikel Arteta and Yakubu for the clash with Sunderland this weekend.

Everton boss David Moyes is lining up a summer move for Rennes full-back Rod Fanni, according to reports.

Tim Howard is set become the latest Everton player to sign a new contract, closing in on a five-year deal at Goodison Park.

Arsenal are tipped to offer £12m for Everton defender Joleon Lescott, with former target Brede Hangeland set to stay with Fulham.

Chelsea have won the FA Cup in Guus Hiddink's final game in charge thanks to Frank Lampard's fine second-half strike.

David Moyes could throw Jack Rodwell into his starting XI to face Chelsea but Phil Neville and Steven Pienaar face late tests.

Everton are set to make a further move for Cardiff's Joe Ledley and may use striker Victor Anichebe as part of the deal.

South African Steven Pienaar says the team can go into the FA Cup final clash with Chelsea without any fear.

Hull City boss Phil Brown is to renew his interest in Everton's Nigerian international striker Victor Anichebe over the summer.

Everton youngster Jack Rodwell is in line for a place in the starting line-up against Chelsea in the FA Cup final.

Everton have made their first signing of the summer by agreeing a pre-contract deal with Hamburg's Shkodran Mustafi.

Everton have been handed a boost with the news that Dan Gosling has pledged his immediate future to the club by agreeing a new deal.

Rennes boss Pierre Dreossi says the French club would sell Everton target Stephane Mbia this summer if they get a suitable offer.

Cardiff boss Dave Jones is keen on Everton striker Victor Anichebe and is hoping to land him on loan over the summer.

Andy Van Der Meyde is hoping to earn a move to Blackburn after being told he has no future at Everton.

Everton boss David Moyes has congratulated his team for finishing fifth in the Premier League and was full of praise for his players.

Everton's final-day victory at Fulham came at a price with injuries to both Phil Neville and Steven Pienaar.

Two goals from Leon Osman secure the points for Everton against a Fulham side who clung on to the final Europa League spot.