The Rumour Mill

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City could move for Rodwell

11/08/2012    162

At one time a hotly-tipped target of Manchester United, Jack Rodwell is now being eyed by their neighbours City if you believe Sky Sports.

McAleny to sign Everton contract

09/08/2012    21

Sky Sports understands top Everton Academy prospect Conor McAleny is set to sign a new long-term deal with the club.

No truth in Duffy rumours

08/08/2012    28

Tranmere manager Ronnie Moore insists there is no truth in the rumours linking him with a move for Everton defender and former Scunthorpe loanee Shane Duffy.

'Yobo move close', Episode 32

31/07/2012    9

Stop us if you've heard this one before... Joseph Yobo's move to Fenerbahçe is being described as 'close' to completion, with the defender set to return to Turkey this week to resume pre-season preparations with the Yellow Canaries.

Oviedo link resurfaces

31/07/2012    2

David Moyes was in Copenhagen this past weekend scoping out left back Bryan Oviedo, according to reports in Denmark.

An extra pre-season game v Ludogorets?

31/07/2012    9

There is a rumour that Bulgarian Champions Ludogorets Razgrad may be playing Everton on 2 August. They are apparently flying out from Varna airport to Manchester today but the game may be played behind closed doors given the short notice.

Young Blackburn defender linked

30/07/2012    18

His name cropped up in connection with Everton a few days ago and the Daily Mail are now carrying a report linking David Moyes with a swoop for Blackburn defender, Grant Hanley.

Rumoured move for Baloños

30/07/2012    19

Costa Rican wide-man Christian Bolaños has been mentioned a few times in connection with Everton over the past few days, with Danish media sources apparently suggesting a £2.5m offer has been made.

Loan move for Zapata mooted

26/07/2012    15

Everton and West Bromwich Albion are supposedly looking at taking Villarreal defender Cristian Zapata on loan for the season.

Blues will rebuff Fenerbahçe attempts to lure Heitinga

26/07/2012    10

Everton are unlikely to be tempted by a "surprise" £5.5m bid by Fenerbahçe for John Heitinga according to the Echo.

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