The Rumour Mill

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Wigan ?interested? in McFadden

23/01/2012    27

Wigan Athletic are interested in James McFadden, or so say the Mail in a report that also suggests that the Latics are looking to pick up rumoured Blues target Nicky Maynard from Bristol City for £2m.

McFadden re-signed for Everton as a free agent earlier this season but has has managed just one start, that in the FA Cup against Tamworth earlier this month.

Bily now heading to Spartak Moscow

23/01/2012    1

Diniyar Bilyaletdinov is heading to Spartak Moscow for around £7m, according to reports in Russia. The 26-year-old, who has made just seven Premier Lleague starts this season, joined the Goodison Park side from Lokomotiv Moscow in August 2009 for £9.5 million.

The People broker Everton stars

23/01/2012    3

The People claims without anything beyond pure supposition that David Moyes could be forced to sell another big name at the end of the season, despite cashing in on Mikel Arteta last summer. They say that could mean England trio Phil Jagielka, Leighton Baines and Jack Rodwell all being targets for predatory rivals.

Everton move for Eder

21/01/2012    11

Everton are ready to move for Portugal U-23 international Eder according to the Daily Mail.

Both David Moyes and Steve Round have watched the 6 ft 2in striker and, with the Guinea-Bissau-born player out of contract this summer, he would fit the Blues' limited budget.

Moyes looking for a Silva lining

20/01/2012    11

David Moyes is believed to be monitoring the Portugal Under-21 international Adrien Silva having watched the midfielder playing for Académica Coimbra on Sunday.

Kenwyne Jones linked with Goodison switch

19/01/2012    31

Kenwyne Jones has reportedly been linked with a move from Stoke City to Everton this month.

Latest on the Onouha rumour

19/01/2012    7

The Echo is now claiming that QPR are now more likely to land Nedum Onouha from Manchester City, despite Everton's rumoured interest in signing the £4M defender.

Blues in talks over new Vellios deal

18/01/2012    18

In a report suggesting that Everton "are considering reviving their interest" in AEK Athens defender, Kostas Manolas, The Mail claim that the Club is also in talks with Apostolos Vellios over a new contract.

Wolfsburg still want Bily; Moyes wants more Silva

17/01/2012    50

Wolfsburg have rekindled their interest in Everton's out-of-favour midfielder, Diniyar Bilyaletdinov, according to the Mail who report that the Bundesliga side have restarted talks following initial discussions over a £5m move for the Russian earlier this month.

Cahill recommends Holman?

17/01/2012    6

A news post on an AZ Alkmaar fan site (so, yes, treat with the requisite pinches of salt) claims that Australian international Brett Holman has been recommended to Everton by his teammate Tim Cahill and that he has held preliminary talks with the Blues.

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