Everton: June 2009 Archives

Everton are leading the chase to sign Rennes midfielder Stephane M'Bia after making the highest offer of just over £10m.

Wolves have won the race to sign Reading's Kevin Doyle in a club-record deal worth around £6.5m for the Republic of Ireland striker.

Posh director of football Barry Fry has denied reports claiming Everton have enquired about goalkeeper Joe Lewis.

Everton boss David Moyes is said to be on the trail of Sweden's Under-21 striker Marcus Berg and may yet move for Michael Owen.

Everton's United States goalkeeper Tim Howard believes the national side have raised some eyebrows in South Africa.

Aston Villa, Everton and Man City are reportedly on red alert after Alexander Hleb revealed he wants to leave Barcelona.

Everton and Manchester City are ready to battle it out for the services of Rennes midfielder Stephane Mbia.

West Ham are in a battle with Everton for the services of Ivory Coast forward Kader Keita who is currently at Lyon.

David Moyes' hopes of landing Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone have been handed a boost as he appears to be keen on a move.

Everton appear to be ready to allow Joleon Lescott to move to Manchester City but only if they match their £20m valuation.

Everton are bracing themselves as Manchester City are preparing a £15m bid to take Joleon Lescott away from Goodison Park.

Everton youngster Jack Rodwell is hoping he has done enough to get a starting place for the England Under-21 side against Sweden.

England Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce has heaped praise on Everton youngster Jack Rodwell following his display for the Three Lions.

Joseph Yobo feels a slight financial injection would give Everton the capabilities to become a top-four Premier League side.

Everton are in a battle with West Ham, Fulham and Aston Villa for the services of Barcelona forward Eidur Gudjohnsen.

Everton have reportedly failed with a bid for Standard Liege playmaker Steven Defour who has been linked with Villa and Liverpool.

Everton defender Lars Jacobsen looks set to be offered a new deal to keep him at the club after a year of frustration due to injury.

CSKA Moscow have played down reports claiming Everton have made an offer for defender Sergei Ignashevich.

Everton are in the hunt to sign Real Valladolid left winger Jonathan Sesma as David Moyes steps up his search for new players.

The agent of Valencia full-back Miguel says the fee being asked for the Portugal international could deter Everton from buying him.

Striker Louis Saha could be set to leave Everton after Turkish side Besiktas confirmed they have made an approach for him.

Phil Jagielka has targeted Everton's games against Manchester United and Liverpool as he recovers from a serious knee injury.

Everton are ready to offer Spanish giants Valencia £3million for Miguel but face competition from Aston Villa for the fullback.

Fulham are being linked with an £8m swoop on Manchester City for Brazil international striker Jo this summer.

Everton have denied recent reports that they have made a £5m bid for Sheffield United's full-back Kyle Naughton.

West Ham face a battle to sign defender Mathew Bates with Middlesbrough desperate to keep him and Everton and Sunderland on his trail.

Everton are closing in on their first summer signing after making a £5million offer for Sheffield United full-back Kyle Naughton.

Everton are once again being linked with Reading pair Kevin Doyle and Stephen Hunt, who could be on the move this summer.

Louis Saha says he is keen to stay at Everton and repay David Moyes despite claims that Besiktas are looking to sign the striker.

The agent of Danish defender Lars Jacobsen says he has not spoken to Burnley about a move but has not ruled out a potential transfer.

Football Federation Australia has rejected claims midfielder Tim Cahill was drunk and disorderly in a Sydney bar last week.

Everton are one of several teams tracking Sheffield United full-back Kyle Naughton but the Blades are understood to want £5million.

Burnley boss Owen Coyle has reportedly opened talks with Everton right-back Lars Jacobsen over summer switch.

Everton have confirmed Nuno Valente and Andy van der Meyde have left the club while Segundo Castillo will return to Red Star Belgrade.

David Moyes is reportedly interested in taking utility man Alan Smith to Everton from relegated Newcastle United.

Defender Joleon Lescott has avoided discussing reports linking him with a summer switch to Manchester City from Everton.

Skipper Phil Neville has spoken of his delight after Everton set up a summer pre-season friendly against Argentina's River Plate.

Rennes' general manager Pierre Dreossi says Everton want to sign Stephane M'Bia, but they will face a fight for his signature.

Everton have not agreed a £4m deal with Leeds for midfielder Fabian Delph, according to Elland Road chief executive Shaun Harvey.

Galatasaray's reported Everton target Mehmet Topal has admitted that he would relish the opportunity to play in the Premier League.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has denied offering reported Everton target and Newcastle striker Michael Owen a two-year deal.

Steven Pienaar has called on Everton to offer him a new contract despite admitting he is keen to play in Spain at some point.

Man City are tipped to test Everton's resolve to keep £15m-rated Joleon Lescott with striker Jo possibly used as bait.

David Moyes says he won't be selling Joleon Lescott or any of his star players to help improve his transfer budget this summer.

Rennes are ready to relent on their asking price and let midfielder Stephane Mbia join Everton for £6m, according to reports.

Everton could be set to face South American giants River Plate in a high profile pre-season friendly next month.

Victor Anichebe is on course to be fit for the start of the season after stepping up his rehabilitation from a serious knee injury.

Everton have entered the race to sign out-of-contract West Ham full-back Lucas Neill, who rejected a new deal with the Hammers.

Everton boss David Moyes is reportedly keen to bring Newcastle's Nigerian hotshot Obafemi Martins to Goodison Park.

Yakubu says his recovery from his Achilles injury is going well and the Everton striker should be fit for the start of the season.

Louis Saha is keen to get over his FA Cup final disappointment and hopes to earn a long-term deal at Everton.

The father and agent of former Bolton star and current Barcelona forward Eidur Gudjohnsen has confirmed he is pondering a move.

Everton defender Lars Jacobsen is set to discuss his future with David Moyes later this week with the Dane keen to stay.

Everton boss David Moyes will now turn his attention to strengthening his side with Michael Owen said to be on his wanted list.

Everton will be making some top quality signings over the summer as David Moyes looks to break into the top four of the Premiership.

Everton defender Lars Jacobsen is facing an anxious wait to see if he has done enough to earn himself a new contract at the club.

Everton are leading the chase to sign Rennes midfielder Stephane M'Bia after making the highest offer of just over £10m.

Wolves have won the race to sign Reading's Kevin Doyle in a club-record deal worth around £6.5m for the Republic of Ireland striker.

Posh director of football Barry Fry has denied reports claiming Everton have enquired about goalkeeper Joe Lewis.

Everton boss David Moyes is said to be on the trail of Sweden's Under-21 striker Marcus Berg and may yet move for Michael Owen.

Everton's United States goalkeeper Tim Howard believes the national side have raised some eyebrows in South Africa.

Aston Villa, Everton and Man City are reportedly on red alert after Alexander Hleb revealed he wants to leave Barcelona.

Everton and Manchester City are ready to battle it out for the services of Rennes midfielder Stephane Mbia.

West Ham are in a battle with Everton for the services of Ivory Coast forward Kader Keita who is currently at Lyon.

David Moyes' hopes of landing Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone have been handed a boost as he appears to be keen on a move.

Everton appear to be ready to allow Joleon Lescott to move to Manchester City but only if they match their £20m valuation.

Everton are bracing themselves as Manchester City are preparing a £15m bid to take Joleon Lescott away from Goodison Park.

Everton youngster Jack Rodwell is hoping he has done enough to get a starting place for the England Under-21 side against Sweden.

England Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce has heaped praise on Everton youngster Jack Rodwell following his display for the Three Lions.

Joseph Yobo feels a slight financial injection would give Everton the capabilities to become a top-four Premier League side.

Everton are in a battle with West Ham, Fulham and Aston Villa for the services of Barcelona forward Eidur Gudjohnsen.

Everton have reportedly failed with a bid for Standard Liege playmaker Steven Defour who has been linked with Villa and Liverpool.

Everton defender Lars Jacobsen looks set to be offered a new deal to keep him at the club after a year of frustration due to injury.

CSKA Moscow have played down reports claiming Everton have made an offer for defender Sergei Ignashevich.

Everton are in the hunt to sign Real Valladolid left winger Jonathan Sesma as David Moyes steps up his search for new players.

The agent of Valencia full-back Miguel says the fee being asked for the Portugal international could deter Everton from buying him.

Striker Louis Saha could be set to leave Everton after Turkish side Besiktas confirmed they have made an approach for him.

Phil Jagielka has targeted Everton's games against Manchester United and Liverpool as he recovers from a serious knee injury.

Everton are ready to offer Spanish giants Valencia £3million for Miguel but face competition from Aston Villa for the fullback.

Fulham are being linked with an £8m swoop on Manchester City for Brazil international striker Jo this summer.

Everton have denied recent reports that they have made a £5m bid for Sheffield United's full-back Kyle Naughton.