Season 2012-13
The Rumour Mill
Speculation, conjecture, whisperings, half-truths and outright nonsense. Disclaimer
Forren changes his mind
14/01/2013  
54
[Updated] Former Everton target Vegard Forren won't be arriving on Merseyside after all... not even for a proposed trial with Liverpool with a view to making a switch from Molde to Anfield after Southampton had a bid accepted by the Norwegian champions.
Schalke looking to cash in on Holtby
13/01/2013  
25
Although Lewis Holtby has signed a pre-contract agreement to join Spurs on a free transfer when his deal with the Bundesliga club expires at the end of the season, it seems Schalke would like some money for Holtby and are prepared to let him go this month – if the price is right.
Interest in a Korean Giant?
13/01/2013  
27
Everton’s search for new additions in the January transfer window could result in the signing of giant forward Kim-Shin Wook who measures in at 6ft-5in and is regarded as one of South Korea’s leading players.
Forren not yet tempted to leave Molde
11/01/2013  
17
Vegard Forren could be staying in Norway after all, with the player's agent suggesting that none of clubs that have apparently made overtures to sign him proving attractive enough to tempt him away from champions Molde just yet.
Another day, another name linked
10/01/2013  
24
10 days into the transfer window and the normal pattern is there for all to see: a myriad of names linked to (and from!) Everton. Sum total action: Zero. Today's new name: Massadio Haidara, a defender at French side Nancy.
Everton to offer Distin another one-year deal
10/01/2013  
20
Everton are set to offer Sylvain Distin another one-year contract, apparently to ward off interest from Queens Park Rangers, although the French defender is reportedly not keen on making any move away from Goodison Park.
McCarthy eyed as Fella replacement
10/01/2013  
21
With Marouane Fellaini already on his way, in the minds of the media hacks, numerous dubious links are being promulgated as his replacement at Everton. Both the Daily Star and the Daily Mail claim that James McCarthy of Wigan will get that honour, at the princely sum of £8m.
French paper claims Fellaini will join Chelsea
10/01/2013  
29
According to French football newspaper L'Equipe, Chelsea are on the verge of signing Marouane Fellaini for €27m.
Dick van Dijk next on the list
09/01/2013  
30
Defender Dick van Dijk (okay, his real name is Virgil) has claimed that Everton are hoping to strike a deal for his services but a director at his club Groningen insists that they have not received any offers.
Spurs reject Everton's Livermore bid
09/01/2013  
8
The Daily Mail claims that Everton have made a bid to sign Jake Livermore on loan but it has been rejected because Tottenham have no wish to strengthen one of their rivals for the Champions League places.
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