Everton confirm Yobo talks

Lyndon Lloyd , 2 August, 21comments | Jump to most recent

Despite various reports from Turkey and Nigeria claiming that a fee has already been agreed between Everton and Fenerbahçe over the transfer of Joseph Yobo, it appears as though talks between the two clubs continue to rumble on.

Everton confirmed today on the official site that discussions with the Turkish club are at an "advanced" stage which suggests a resolution is close but it suggests that media reports that a £2m deal had already been agreed were premature.

Yobo has made no secret of his desperation to secure a permanent transfer to the Yellow Canaries after two season-long loans in the Turkish league, but the situation has, inexplicably, dragged on well into the pre-season, leaving the Nigerian defender in limbo.

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Canaries end Yobo's limbo

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Ben Jones
2 Posted 02/08/2012 at 17:59:54

I guess its a good sign the OS has mentioned it... but still... EFC, GET ON WITH IT!!!!

James Morgan
3 Posted 02/08/2012 at 17:59:29

Get on with it!

Mark Riding
4 Posted 02/08/2012 at 18:04:53

Where is he ?
Are we paying his wages ?
Is he fit / training ?
Is another loan a possibility ?

I don't want " well its the end of August now, and at least they are going to pay his wages for another 12 months " being spouted out in 4 weeks..

Is his brother in a safe place until this deal gets done ?

Sam Hoare
5 Posted 02/08/2012 at 18:35:02

I'm guessing it would not be on the OS unless they were pretty confident of it going through.

Mark Tanton
6 Posted 02/08/2012 at 18:48:28

I think Everton has finally met its match for the 'Utterly Useless and Painfully Slow Transfer' awards.

Si Cooper
7 Posted 02/08/2012 at 19:25:32

Maybe we're now nominated in the 'Support' role as well as for the 'Lead'?

Gerry Quinn
8 Posted 02/08/2012 at 19:39:50

Everton confirm Yobo talks!

Well, what is it that he is talking about?

Jay Harris
9 Posted 02/08/2012 at 21:27:52

The last communication was that following a week training at Finch Farm he had gone to Turkey and the deal was agreed.

If we have let him return to Turkey without concluding the legals with these people then we are even more incompetent than I thought.

Goodison the home of "smoke and mirrors".

Are we working for Yobo or is he working for us?

James Stewart
10 Posted 02/08/2012 at 22:36:26

Why even bother continuing to entertain these muppets.

Just tell him he is being offered to other clubs as they won't pay the fee for him! Simple!

Kevin Day
11 Posted 02/08/2012 at 22:51:15

Both Sunderland and Vila are in need of a centre back, pull the plug on this farce, i'm sure one of them would buy him for 2 million by the end of the week.

Jamie Sweet
12 Posted 02/08/2012 at 22:52:41

This is getting really silly now.

Shane Corcoran
13 Posted 03/08/2012 at 08:11:30

Mark Riding, the irony is the welfare of his brother puts the rest of your comments into perspective. I hope your life is ok worrying over who's paying his wages.

Chris James
14 Posted 03/08/2012 at 08:43:15

Sounds like the deal has finally been done now - hopefully this paves the way for a final signing.

Ray Roche
15 Posted 03/08/2012 at 08:40:56

Shane,
I don't think Mark Riding meant anything sinister by his remark. I imagine that he'd be as concerned as you if Yobo's brother was in the same position as he was in 2008.

He is, however, right to ask just what has been going on in this convoluted transfer. And at what cost to Everton.

Steve King
16 Posted 03/08/2012 at 09:10:07

Mark that was a little below the belt about his brother!

I am neither a BK and Moyes hater or a so-called Moyesophile.... but this situation is starting to make us look extremely incompetent!!

It is well known that dealing with certain foreign businesses can be a nightmare in any industry, but thats why you play hardball with them from the start and don't take any of their bullshit!!

Tell them to pay up of Fuck Off!!

Shane Corcoran
17 Posted 03/08/2012 at 09:29:58

I don't want to wear it out Ray but I doubt he'd be too concerned. Although I doubt he meant any harm either. Just a little in bad taste.

Mark Riding
18 Posted 03/08/2012 at 10:58:23

Shane/Steve, I did actually mean the remark about his brother in a 'I hope nothing totally daft happens to scupper the deal' sort of way, it wasnt meant to be offensive.

What I will say on that subject is how well Everton supported Yobo during that time, and in my opinion, the player should bear that in mind sometimes.

Steve King
19 Posted 03/08/2012 at 11:39:32

Mark,

Understood.

Yeah you are right, its strange how he went from a first team regular for years, to wanting absolutely nothing to do with the club, despite the support he was given in those trying circumstances.
Did anyone ever hear exactly why him and the club fell out so badly?

Shane Corcoran
20 Posted 03/08/2012 at 11:59:56

Fair enough on both points Mark. But with regards to the latter, who knows why he fell down the pecking order.

Matt Traynor
21 Posted 03/08/2012 at 12:20:54

Steve, Shane,
I'm sure it had something to do with his playing for Nigeria whilst having stated he wasn't fit to play for Everton. I don't think it was for his actual play. All centre backs make mistakes that cost goals, it's just his were always memorable (pass to Rooney, in front of the Gwladys St, stopping to tie up his boot laces as Matt Holland spanked in for Charlton).

Terry Smith
22 Posted 03/08/2012 at 12:31:50

Will this be extra money for possibly another signing? Or will this go towards the Pienaar transfer??

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