Everton: June 2008 - news archive

Moyes to get Round to naming new assistant

EvertonDavid Moyes is set to name former Newcastle first-team coach Steve Round as his new number two at Goodison Park.

Everton and Rangers in race for defender

EvertonSlavia Prague defender Marek Suchy has claimed that Everton are on his trail but face a fight with Rangers for services.

Toffees ace eyes top-four spot

EvertonSteven Pienaar is confident Everton can secure a place in the Champions League by finishing fourth in the Premier League next term.

Injury worries mount for Moyes

EvertonDavid Moyes is facing a possible injury crisis before the season gets underway with Joseph Yobo and Tony Hibbert both crocked.

Bluebirds close to Toffees swoop

EvertonEverton's Republic of Ireland international starlet Darren Dennehy is close to signing for Cardiff City on a three year contract.

Toffees scotych AJ sale talk

EvertonEverton are not planning on selling reported West Ham target Andrew Johnson during the transfer window, according to a report.

Moyes set to steal Magpies' coach

EvertonDavid Moyes looks set to appoint Steve Round as his number two at Everton after gaining permission from Newcastle to speak to him.

Toffees face double defensive worry

EvertonDefensive duo Joseph Yobo and Tony Hibbert are both battling to overcome injury problems in time for Everton's Premier League opener.

Sunderland linked in £10m swoop

EvertonEverton striker Andrew Johnson will return to the club for pre-season training next week despite a reported £10m offer from Sunderland.

Moyes' top target set for Spain

EvertonEverton's hopes of landing Andrei Arshavin from Zenit St Petersburg look to be over as he appears set on a move to Barcelona.

£7m striker swoop ruled out

EvertonMiddlesbrough have dismissed reports suggesting they are lining up a £7million swoop for Everton striker Andy Johnson.

Striker favours West Ham switch

EvertonStriker Andy Johnson is reported to have revealed he would only consider a move to West Ham should Everton agree to sell him.

Midfielder targets Champions League

EvertonEverton midfielder Leon Osman is targeting Champions League football as the goal for the club next season.

Everton rule out Bent move

EvertonEverton have ruled out a move for Spurs striker Darren Bent as David Moyes ponders his summer transfer options.

Hammers and Boro line up Everton strike ace

EvertonEverton are reportedly ready to allow striker Andy Johnson to leave Goodison Park with Middlesbrough and West Ham leading the chase.

Bentley hopes fade for Moyes

EvertonDavid Moyes' hopes of landing David Bentley from Blackburn have been dealt a blow after Paul Ince was named as their new boss.

Moyes target in talks

EvertonEverton and Newcastle target Orlando Engelaar is in talks with Schalke, his agent Eduard Burleson has confirmed.

Hammers to make final Johnson move

EvertonWest Ham boss Alan Curbishley is set to make one last ditch effort to land Andy Johnson from Everton with a £9.5million offer.

Midfielder injury boost

EvertonEverton's midfielder Tim Cahill is stepping up his recovery from the foot injury which forced him to miss the end of last season.

Yakubu ready to fire

EvertonShot-shy Yakubu is desperate to end his international goal drought and come back firing in pre-season for Everton.

Schalke 'sign' Everton target

EvertonSchalke 04 have beaten Everton in the race to sign £6million Holland midfielder Orlando Engelaar, according to reports.

Striker absence confirmed

EvertonEverton striker Victor Anichebe will be missing for the opening two games of the season as he will be at the Olympics with Nigeria.

Dutch ace linked with Blues switch

EvertonEverton boss David Moyes is being linked with a £6million summer swoop for Dutch international midfielder Orlando Engelaar.

Everton join hunt to sign England star

EvertonEverton are ready to enter the battle to sign Blackburn's England winger David Bentley if they lose Mikel Arteta this summer.

Skipper eyes transfer market

EvertonEverton skipper Phil Neville expects the transfer market to kick into life once Euro 2008 is over.

Moyes linked with Bentley

EvertonEverton are one of a number of clubs linked with a summer move for David Bentley who has confirmed he wants to leave Blackburn.

Striker linked with Blues switch

EvertonEverton are said to be one of a number of clubs taking notice of Deportivo La Coruna striker Riki, according to his agent.

Midfield deal denied

EvertonEverton have denied reports that Manuel Fernandes will join the club on a permanent deal this week for a cut price £6m.

Arteta exit rumours grow

EvertonAtletico Madrid are again being linked with a swoop for Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta this summer.

International midfielder linked with Blues

EvertonMariusz Lewandowski is the latest in a long line of midfielders who have been linked with a summer switch to Everton.

Blues chief unhappy at fixture pile-up

EvertonDavid Moyes admits he is frustrated by the international commitments of some of his Everton players over the summer.

Blues tipped with Gers bid

EvertonEverton are understood to be lining up a bid for Rangers midfielder Kevin Thomson, who is also a target for West Brom.

Boss eyes Portuguese ace

EvertonDavid Moyes has admitted he likes the look of Joao Moutinho but he has yet to make a move for the Sporting Lisbon midfielder.

Moyes ponders Reds raid

EvertonEverton boss David Moyes is said to be planning a move for Liverpool's Israel international Yossi Benayoun as he looks for midfielders.

Boss denies Everton approach

EvertonGary Johnson insists Bristol City have not received an official approach from Everton for Wales Under-21 starlet Christian Ribeiro.

Everton look to City ace

EvertonEverton boss David Moyes is set to turn his attention to Manchester City's Michael Johnson after missing out on Aaron Ramsey.

Ramsey to chose Gunners

EvertonEverton boss David Moyes has lost out in the battle to sign Aaron Ramsey who has set his sights on Arsenal according to reports

Winger set for exit

EvertonEverton's Dutch winger Andy van der Meyde could finally be on his way out of Goodison Park with Red Bull Salzburg interested.

Trio wait for Ramsey decision

EvertonArsenal have stepped up their bid to land Cardiff youngster Aaron Ramsey by flying him to see Arsene Wenger in Switzerland.

Moyes in Sidwell battle

EvertonDavid Moyes is weighing up an offer for Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell but faces a major battle to land him.

Cahill ready to go

EvertonEverton star Tim Cahill is set to start running next month as he plots his return from the third metatarsal injury of his career.

Moyes targets £10m swoop

EvertonEverton are reported to be lining up a £10million swoop for Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone as a replacement for Lee Carsley.

Winger wanted by duo

EvertonReading winger Stephen Hunt is wanted by both Sunderland and Everton and a move away from the Madejski looks imminent.

Moyes joins race for Toon star race

EvertonDavid Moyes is being linked with a move for Newcastle winger James Milner if he misses out on Aaron Ramsey of Cardiff.

Moyes returns for Ramsey talks

EvertonEverton boss David Moyes has cut short his holiday in order to hold personal talks with Cardiff midfielder Aaron Ramsey.

Jones' Red Devils belief

EvertonCardiff boss Dave Jones believes Aaron Ramsey will be a massive success if he joins European champions Manchester United.

Keeper urged to stay put

EvertonJohn Toshack has told Wayne Hennessey to stick to playing regular Championship football rather than sit on a Premiership bench.

Toon defender linked with Everton

EvertonEverton boss David Moyes is said to be in a race with Aston Villa and Portsmouth for the signature of Newcastle's Steven Taylor.

Moyes to give damages away

EvertonDavid Moyes says he will give the libel damages he has won from Wayne Rooney's publishers to the Everton Former Players Foundation.

Everton's Ramsey bid accepted

EvertonEverton have had a bid for Cardiff's teenage sensation Aaron Ramsey accepted - joining Manchester United and Arsenal in the race.

Boss ponders Ramsey move

EvertonDavid Moyes may now abandon his efforts to land Cardiff City's Aaron Ramsey after Manchester Utd had a £4.5m bid accepted.

Moyes to miss out of Wolves winger

EvertonAny hopes David Moyes may have had of adding winger Michael Kightly to his side have been dashed as Wolves claim he is not for sale.

Blues, Hammers, and Rovers in for Wolves ace

EvertonEverton boss David Moyes appears to be in a fight with West Ham and Blackburn for the services of Wolves winger Michael Kightly.