Tag: Roberto Martinez

  • Everton complete signing of Eto’o

    Everton complete signing of Eto’o

    Everton have announced the signing of Samuel Eto’o who has joined on a two-year deal. The Cameroon international, who has been named African player of the year a record four times, will join Roberto Martinez’s side as they prepare for the Europa League. Speaking to the club’s website, the 33-year-old said: “I am very happy to…

  • Martinez believes Lukaku can be ‘world-class’

    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…

  • Everton chase ex-Liverpool winger

    Everton chase ex-Liverpool winger

    Everton hope to lure Chelsea winger Victor Moses back to Merseyside, Football Express News understands. A source close to Goodison Park told FEN the Toffees favour a permanent deal rather than a loan switch and are confident of landing the Nigeria international. Moses spent last season on loan at Liverpool but failed to secure a…

  • Toffees sweet on England stars

    Toffees sweet on England stars

      Following the acquisition of ex-Three Lions player Gareth Barry from Manchester City, Everton are looking to further-adorn their side with England internationals in the form of Manchester United’s Tom Cleverley. As Everton head coach Roberto Martinez aims to strengthen his side ahead of the Toffees’ campaign to make the top four next season, Football…

  • Martinez pushes for Traore return

    Martinez pushes for Traore return

    Everton boss Roberto Martinez is pushing to bring AS Monaco striker Lacina Traore back to Goodison Park and has announced that the Toffees are in discussions with the French Ligue 1 side over an agreement for the player. Ivorian giant Traore, who stands 6’8” tall, impressed the Everton coach during his short loan spell despite…

  • Arsenal plot move for Everton defender

    Arsenal plot move for Everton defender

    Arsenal are weighing up an offer for Everton defender John Stones, Football Express News understands. A source close to the Emirates Stadium told FEN that scouts were impressed by the rapid progress made by the youngster last term, which culminated in him winning a stand-by spot for England’s World Cup squad. The ball-playing centre-half was…

  • Summer move for Hazard imminent

    Summer move for Hazard imminent

    Chelsea’s budding on-loan starlet Thorgan Hazard, younger brother of first team favourite Eden, is set to bid farewell to his Belgian on-loan club Zulte Waregem this summer. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder has a similar playing style to his elder sibling Eden and is looking to raise the bar by joining a bigger club following two…