Everton: August 2008 - news archive

Everton 0-3 Portsmouth

Jermain Defoe hit a double as Portsmouth moved off the bottom of the table in style with a comfortable 3-0 win over a wasteful Everton.

Toffees handed tough Standard test

EvertonEverton will face Belgian outfit Standard Liege in the first round of the UEFA Cup following the first round draw on Friday.

United hitman in Toffees switch

EvertonEverton have agreed an undisclosed fee with Manchester United for the signing of striker Louis Saha on an initial two-year deal.

Toon set to pinch Toffees target

EvertonReported Everton target, defender Kamil Zayatte, is reportedly set for talks with officials from Premier League rivals Newcastle.

Toffees new boy in race for Pompey bow

EvertonEverton are hoping new boy Segundo Castillo can make his debut against Portsmouth, but Victor Obinna has been refused a work permit.

Silver boost for hitman Victor

EvertonStriker Victor Anichebe has expressed his pride at winning a silver medal at the Beijing Olympics following his return to Everton.

Toffees close to second swoop

EvertonRed Star Belgrade's Ecuador international midfielder Segundo Castillo is set to become Everton's second signing this week.

SWP snubs Toffees move

EvertonShaun Wright-Phillips is not interested in re-joining Manchester City or signing for Everton, his agent Wayne Lindsay has confirmed.

Swiss play down Toffees raid talk

EvertonYoung Boys boss Vladimir Petkovic has played down reports that Everton have made a bid to sign defender Kamil Zayatte.

Toffees wait on double swoop

EvertonEverton are waiting to see if Chelsea's Shaun Wright-Phillips will opt to join them, while Feyenoord's Jonathan de Guzman could sign.

Toffees to lose out in Spanish race

EvertonLiverpool are set to win the race to sign Espanyol's Spanish winger Albert Riera despite rivals Everton offering the full asking price.

Dane says Toffees move is great

EvertonDefender Lars Jacobsen claims his free transfer move to Everton on a one-year deal is a 'fantastic opportunity'.

Danish defender to join Toffees

EvertonEverton are on the verge of their first signing of the summer after a deal was agreed with Danish right-back Lars Jacobsen.

Moyes cool over deal

EvertonEverton boss David Moyes has again allayed fears over his failure to sign a new deal by claiming there is an offer on the table.

Moyes is preparing to break the bank

EvertonDavid Moyes has confirmed that he wants to take seven new signings to Everton before the transfer deadline despite a 2-1 win West Brom.

West Bromwich Albion 1-2 Everton

Yakubu scored his 100th Premier League goal as he helped a young Everton side to an unlikely victory at the Hawthorns.

Young duo set for Baggies outing

EvertonEverton's injury problems mean teenage duo Jack Rodwell and Jose Baxter could again line up for the club at West Brom on Saturday.

Toffees set for double transfer blow

EvertonRennes have reiterated their desire to keep Everton target Stephane M'Bia, while Juventus midfielder Tiago has snubbed the club.

Midfielder closing in on return

EvertonAustralian midfielder Tim Cahill is getting closer to full fitness but refuses to rush his return from a broken metatarsal.

Madrid enter race for Blues target

EvertonEverton's hopes of landing Argentine striker Diego Milito have taken a knock with the news that Real Madrid are also keen on him.

Defender forced to quit after injury

EvertonFormer fans favourite Alan Stubbs has been forced to call time on his career because of knee trouble.

Midfielder wants Everton switch

EvertonRennes midfielder Stephane Mbia has reiterated his desire to join Everton now that he has returned from the Olympics.

Rodwell backed to shine

EvertonEverton's versatile defender Phil Jagielka has backed youngster Jack Rodwell to step up to the plate and become a first team regular.

Moyes may look to loan deals

EvertonDavid Moyes is set to turn to some late loan deals to boost numbers at Everton as he continues to find it hard to strengthen.

Arteta looks to lift the gloom

EvertonEverton midfielder Mikel Arteta says the players at the club will do all they can to lift the current gloom.

Moyes wants Magnificent Seven

EvertonEverton boss David Moyes wants to add 'six or seven' new faces before the transfer window closes but doesn't know if it's possible.

Everton 2-3 Blackburn Rovers

Andre Ooijer stabbed home with the last kick of the game to give Blackburn Rovers a dramatic 3-2 victory over Everton at Goodison Park.

Striker injury worry

EvertonEverton striker Victor Anichebe has handed David Moyes another injury headache after admitting to playing with a knee injury in China.

Bid for international turned down

EvertonCardiff chairman Peter Ridsdale has revealed they turned down an offer, thought to be from Everton, for Joe Ledley on Wednesday.

Defender looking for opening win

EvertonDefender Joleon Lescott is hoping to put one over his old mate Paul Ince on Saturday when Everton take on Blackburn.

Striker in fitness race

EvertonEverton striker James Vaughan is in a race against time to shake off a foot injury and be fit for the clash with Blackburn.

Striker return hopes

EvertonEverton boss David Moyes could be boosted by the return of striker Victor Anichebe for Saturday's clash with Blackburn.

Moyes still hopes for duo

EvertonDavid Moyes is working as hard as he can to bring Vagner Love and Alan Smith into the club before the clash with Blackburn on Saturday.

Toffees money just can't buy Love

EvertonCSKA Moscow have moved swiftly to deny they have agreed to loan Brazilian striker Vagner Love to Everton for the upcoming season.

Injury blow for Moyes

EvertonEverton's Steven Pienaar will miss the start of the season and could be out until October after breaking his foot.

Jagielka hoping for cup glory

EvertonEverton defender Phil Jagielka is hoping to end the club's 13-year wait for silverware this season.

Everton close in on Love

EvertonEverton are reportedly closing in on a season-long loan deal for Brazilian forward Vagner Love from CSKA Moscow.

Moyes finally set to strengthen

EvertonDavid Moyes is poised to finally bring in some new signings this week and hopes to seal deals for Alan Smith and Stephane Mbia.

Mbia demands Everton switch

EvertonRennes midfielder Stephane Mbia has claimed he is the subject of a big offer from Everton and is demanding to join the Toffees.

Old boy eyes Blues ace

EvertonEverton striker Victor Anichebe is a loan target of Preston, but boss Alan Irvine is doubtful David Moyes would let him leave Goodison.

Sporting react to Everton talk

EvertonSporting Lisbon insist Everton have not made a firm offer for Joao Moutinho, but its believed a bid could be forthcoming.

French ace makes Blues claim

EvertonRennes midfielder Stephane Mbia claims Everton have made a bid to sign him and says he wants to go to Goodison Park.

Rivals reject Blues swoop claims

EvertonNewcastle boss Kevin Keegan insists Alan Smith was left out of his latest squad due to injury and not because he is joining Everton.

Striker switch completed

EvertonFulham have completed the signing of Everton striker Andrew Johnson on a four-year deal for a fee believed to be an initial £10.5m.

Skipper hails Toffees youngster

EvertonYoung midfielder Dan Gosling has been tipped to break into Everton's first team in the Premier League by skipper Phil Neville.

Toffees chief's transfer admission

EvertonChairman Bill Kenwright has admitted that Sporting Lisbon's Portuguese ace Joao Moutinho is still Everton boss David Moyes' top target.

Moyes makes transfer admission

EvertonDavid Moyes hopes to bring in at least one new face before the season kicks off with Newcastle's Alan Smith the latest to be linked.

Johnson heads for exit door

EvertonFulham are set to complete the signing of Everton striker Andy Johnson in the next 24 hours after finally agreeing a deal.

Argentinean striker linked

EvertonEverton are lining up an offer for Argentine international Diego Milito as boss David Moyes looks to strengthen his squad.

Everton set Cottagers deadline

EvertonEverton have handed Fulham a deadline of 48 hours to complete a move for England striker Andy Johnson or the deal is off.

AJ deal drags on

EvertonFulham boss Roy Hodgson still expects to sign Everton striker Andy Johnson as the two clubs haggle over a reduced fee.

Moyes left frustrated this summer

EvertonEverton boss David Moyes has been left frustrated at lack of transfer activity at Goodison Park over the close season.

Moyes reveals deal hopes

EvertonEverton boss David Moyes has denied claims he is set to quit Goodison and insists he wants to sign a new deal.

AJ Cottagers move on hold