The Rumour Mill

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Another Belgian linked; Gordon incoming?

03/12/2012    9

Everton are being linked with yet another Belgian, with the Sunday Mirror reporting that Blues scouts have watched FC Twente winger Nacer Chadli who is valued around £7m.

Irish teen opts for Charlton

28/11/2012    4

Bohemians defensive prospect Kevin Feely has confirmed via Twitter that he will be joining Charlton Athletic when the transfer window opens in January. Everton were reportedly very interested in bringing Feely to Goodison Park but the teen felt his immediate prospects were better in South London.

Jelavic rift could prompt his exit

27/11/2012    56

An explanation for Nikica Jelavic's poor form has come in the form of a claim by the Daily Express that the Croatian striker "lambasted" his teammate Kevin Mirallas for being selfish during the Merseyside derby against Liverpool last month.

The reports suggests that Jelavic has clashed with Mirallas before, and with relations having soured between the two, The Daily Express claims that he may want to leave Goodison Park.

Moyes looking at Craig Gordon

26/11/2012    11

David Moyes is apparently looking at Craig Gordon as a potential recruit to add more competition for Tim Howard in the Everton goal.

Forren set for Everton medical

26/11/2012    45

According to TV2 in Norway, Vegard Forren will be on Merseyside either tomorrow (Tuesday) or Wednesday to undergo a medical ahead of a proposed move to Everton in January.

Howard needs more competition

26/11/2012    22

The Daily Mail claims that Everton will step up their search for a new goalkeeper with David Moyes concerned that a lack of competition is harming Tim Howard’s form.

Baines to Man Utd – £8M + Evra?

25/11/2012    31

Still six weeks to go before the January transfer window opens but that is not stopping the likes of the Sunday Express resurrecting the old Baines to United rumblings with a completely unsubstantiated claim that Manchester United believe they can land Leighton Baines in January.

Moyes watches Forren

24/11/2012    19

Reports that Everton are serious about making a bid for Molde's highly-rated defender, Vegard Forren were lent further weight as David Moyes personally watched the 24-year-old in action against FC Copenhagen this past week.

Moyes keeping tabs on Odjidja-Ofoe

23/11/2012    11

David Moyes remains keen on signing Belgian defensive midfielder Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe when the transfer window opens, with the Daily Mail reporting that he despatched a top scout to watch the 23 year-old in Champions League action for Bruges against Bordeaux this past week.

€6M Bid for Cheryshev turned down

21/11/2012    16

According to Madrid-based sports newspaper, MarcaEverton have had an offer of €6M turned down by Real Madrid for Denis Cheryshev, a 21-year-old Russian winger who is a product of the Real Madrid "Cantera".

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