Everton officially reject second Lescott bid

Man City keep lining ‘em up so the Toffees can shoot ‘em down.  This is how I would describe the Lescott transfer saga.  Everton announced on their official site that the £18 bid they received for Lescott has been “rejected outright”. This is once again the obvious decision on behalf of the club, and reaffirms [...]

Everton brace for new Man City offer for Lescott… but I say not so fast!

Goal.com- Everton defender Joleon Lescott is reportedly set to tell manager David Moyes he wants to leave the club for Manchester City. The Citizens are currently in talks with Arsenal over signing Kolo Toure and want to partner him with Lescott next season. The Toffees have rejected a bid for the stopper, but The Daily Mirror [...]

Steven Piennar, “It is seldom that both parties come to an agreement at the first attempt” – hopeful of contract resolution

AFP News- South Africa midfielder Steven Pienaar expects to sign a new contract with Everton despite rejecting the Premier League’s initial offer. Pienaar is a transfer target for Atletico Madrid and Fiorentina and reports that he had snubed Everton’s contract led to suggestions he would quit Goodison Park. But the 27-year-old is adamant he is [...]

Everton poised to sign Tottenham’s Alan Hutton

Goal.com- Everton and Tottenham Hotspur appear to have reached an agreement over the transfer fee for Alan Hutton. Hutton’s future at White Hart Lane is in doubt due to the abundance of right-backs at the club, and Spurs are thought to be ready to sell him at the right price. According to the News of the [...]

Looking to bolster the defense, Moyes may turn to Hull’s Michael Turner

The Daily Mail- Everton, in need of defensive cover, are considering a move for Hull’s Michael Turner after manager David Moyes admitted the position has become a priority. Moyes has no plans to sell Joleon Lescott to Manchester City but wants a defender to step in while Phil Jagielka recovers from his knee ligament injury. Moyes [...]

Rating Everton’s new away kit

After much anticipation we finally have a look at the 09/10 away kit, which will be worn in a competitive match for the first time at the city of manchester stadium, in the second week of fixtures. It took some time for the new home kit to grow on me, which is meant to resemble [...]

Everton offically refutes claim of a takeover

Everton FC- In the wake of reports in some morning newspapers, Everton Football Club wishes to clarify its situation with regard to suggestions of a possible takeover by a United Arab Emirates-based business consortium. The reports, which originated in an Abu Dhabi newspaper, suggested that the Managing Director of NVA Management, Mr Chris Nathaniel, was [...]