Everton: August 2008 - news archive

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

David 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

David 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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