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Holtby would like a chance with Everton

09/06/2012 |

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Everton could be in with a chance of landing German international midfielder Lewis Holtby, who would love to play for Everton in the Premier League and could come into Moyes's thinking if he has funds at his disposal following player sales.

The Schalke 04 midfielder has talked up a move to the English top flight, describing his boyhood club Everton, and Arsenal(!), as his two favourite sides.

The 21-year-old, who shares dual English and Germany nationality, has made 36 league appearances since making his debut in 2009, netting five times, and has won two caps for the German national team.

?I have always said that my aim is to come to the Premier League one day because I love the league,? said Holtby, who missed out on Joachim Low's Euro 2012 squad.

?My father is English and of course my favourite teams are Everton and Arsenal. My father was born in England and was an Everton fan since the age of five. He immediately infected me with the Everton virus! Since then I have been an Everton fan. My thoughts now are first with Schalke but you never know.?

Original Source: Liverpool Daily Post

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Sam Hoare
903 Posted 09/06/2012 at 07:31:21

Handy player and a toffee to boot. Would imagine he'd cost upward of 5m so probably out of our range unless as a potential pienaar alternative. Similar type of player...

Paul Ellam
915 Posted 09/06/2012 at 09:11:49

He would be welcomed by me. The trouble as always with us is transfer fee and wage demands. I can't see it happening.

Joe Sage
925 Posted 09/06/2012 at 10:30:26

A classy player, he would add the much-needed killer ball and he's a blue. And the good thing about Germans is they tend to adapt to our league straight away.

Thomas Windsor
926 Posted 09/06/2012 at 10:32:37

Why pay £5 or 6 million for Pienaar when there are other bargains out there who will be younger, less wages, and still fresh???

Dave Southon
931 Posted 09/06/2012 at 10:48:38

I listened to the interview on "Talk Sport" and instantly knew this would now appear everywhere as a transfer rumour. Fact is, he is another player who is out of our league financially and while his father is a blue that doesn't mean he would come here if Champions League football is on offer elsewhere.

Ian Bennett
932 Posted 09/06/2012 at 10:57:42

Dave - He would if he was my son.

Dave Southon
935 Posted 09/06/2012 at 11:10:03

Fair point Ian, alas his fee and wages would be in excess of our meagre budget.
Changing the subject, interesting to see Bily never made the Russian squad after going home to aid his chances.

Alasdair Mackay
975 Posted 09/06/2012 at 17:44:56

I see this lad only has one year left on his contract at Schalke. We may get him cheap.

He has only played one season in the Schalke team so he may not be too expensive for that reason.

John Campbell
992 Posted 09/06/2012 at 20:31:09

This bloke is class, get him now, Moyes!

Stu Smith
000 Posted 09/06/2012 at 21:07:53

The only way we'd get him for £5m is if he does only have 1 year left on his contract. I know a bit about Germany footy & they really rate him over there. They see him being the German captain at some point!

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