Tag: Everton
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Baines opens up about Man United snub
Everton defender Leighton Baines has discussed the reasons why he snubbed a move to Manchester United and said he was right to do so. The former Wigan Athletic man decided to remain at Goodison Park and not follow former boss David Moyes and midfielder Marouane Fellaini to Old Trafford last summer and he has said…
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John Stones aiming for Everton captaincy
Everton defender John Stones has revealed that he would love to captain the club after signing a new and improved contract. Stones, 20, committed his long-term future to the Merseyside club earlier this month, signing a new five-year deal and he has followed up his rewarding contract by telling the club’s official website that he…
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Napoli turn to Liverpool star as Fellaini chase hits snag
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentis has reportedly dashed head coach Rafael Benitez’s hopes of landing Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini. According to Italian source La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Serie A outfit cannot afford to match the Red Devils’ asking price and have also struggled to meet the Belgium international’s salary expectations. He is said…
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BREAKING: Jack Rodwell joins Sunderland
Sunderland have completed the signing of Jack Rodwell from Manchester City. The 23-year-old joined Man City two summers back from Everton in a £12m deal but his time at the club has been dampened by injury problems and a failure to break past the likes of Fernandinho, Samir Nasri, Yaya Toure and Javi Garcia in…
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Benitez steps up plans for United raid
Napoli have intensified their efforts to land Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. Tutto Mercaro Web claims head coach Rafael Benitez is determined to lure the Belgium international to Serie A and rescue him from a nightmare 12-month stint with the Red Devils. He has failed to justify…
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Martinez believes Lukaku can be ‘world-class’
Roberto Martinez has discussed the signing of Romelu Lukaku at Everton and said that he believes the Belgian can become a ‘world-class’ striker. After weeks of negotiations over the future of Belgian international Lukaku, Everton have finally completed a permanent deal for the striker, securing him on a five-year contract. The 21-year-old spent last season…
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BREAKING: Everton complete £28m Lukaku deal
Everton has completed a club record £28m move for Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea. After weeks of negotiations over the future of Belgian international Lukaku, Everton have finally completed a permanent deal for the striker, securing him on a five-year contract. The 21-year-old spent last season on loan at Goodison Park and had an impressive time…