bluekipper.com will be fishing out all the rumours over the close season. We will be giving kippers out of 5. The more kippers the more likely we think the transfer will happen. If there are rumours you have heard let Blue Kipper know. info@bluekipper.com

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99. Youri Djorkaeff

Another wrap on the knuckles for one of us. The transfer could go through now because he is a free agent.(09/09/04)

This is a strange one this. He wasn't taken on by Bolton and he is looking for a Premiership club in January. Even though he is 37 next March he is a class act. Wonder why big Sam didn't keep him on? Maybe a pay as you go jobby.

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97. John Ukata

Our friend Bushman has told us that talks are at an advanced stage to bring Ukata to Everton. A flying right winger and a good friend of Joey Yobo's could be a last minute deal on Tuesday morning.

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96. Martin Rowlands

Now Moyesy has a few bob to spend, we may move for QPR midfielder Martin Rowlands. The fee would be about £750,000. The Irish under 21 International moved from Brentford to QPR in the Summer. (29/08/04)

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95.James Beattie

With Moyesy having four months to plot his move in the transfer market, James Beattie we are told is heading his list of signings when the window re-opens in January. Everton who made a last minute offer of £7m, for the Southampton front man, where not willing to meet Rupert Lowe's valuation for the England striker, which was £8m. With time running out, Moyesy pulled out of the deal, and will wait for the January sales before making his move, with his newly found nest egg. (03/09/04)

James Beattie is attracting the attention of Moyesy, as we go in search of a replacement for Rooney. James who is known to his mates as James, is said to be keen to move back up north, after all the shenanigans at The Dell this Summer. So if Moyesy is cash rich from the sale of Rooney, Mr. Lowe at Saints may be getting a call. (28/08/04)

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94.John O'Shea

We are led to believe that Moyesy has asked Man U for John O'Shea as part of the deal with Rooney. Man U will win the fight to get Rooney but Moyesy is going all out to get the Irish star. (28/08/04)

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93. Steve Finnan

We don't like putting stuff about the shite on bluekipper.com, so we will get rid of them once the tranfer widow closes. That is if they don't come true. But Finny would be a player we Moyesy could be interested in, but the price may be the problem. (22/08/04)

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92. Djimi Traore

Everton have agreed £1.5m fee with the shite for Djimi. This will be a good signing like all of the players we get from the shite. He will become a great player. Remember how good looking Peter Beardsley became when he put on the blue shirt.

David Moyes says:"We've agreed a fee with Liverpool of £1.5 million to bring Djimi Traore to the club. At the moment we're just waiting for clearance that everything's done and hopefully he'll have a medical later." (27/08/04)

Jimmy wants to stay in the City, so he fancies a move to us. The only problem is the boardroom suits, who are still fannying about trying to get some cash.

Djimi says:"I am very keen on a move to Everton. I want to be playing regularly and I don't want to be in the same situation as last season when I was in and out of the side. I want to play as the left-sided centre back and if that is not at Liverpool maybe I will have to move on. A move to Everton would suit me as I love the city of Liverpool and I am settled there." (24/08/04)

We think we are going to sign someone from the shite. Our spy is adamant it is Jimmy (to his mates). He will sign on Monday (22/08/04)

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91. Jon Otsemobor

We hear on the grapevine from our man in the know that Jon Otsemobor is a likely signing for the Toffeemen from the shite early next week. Yer never know. (22/08/04)

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90. Matias Almeyda

Everton are rumoured to be preparing a bid for Argentinian midfield International Matias Almeyda. Matias or, Matty to his mates has just left Inter, after his contract expired and returned to his homeland to play for Independiente. His contract however was cancelled after his family received kidnapping threats, and he was not prepared to play on in those circumstances. He is said to favour playing for Everton as he would like to get to know Big Dunc, who is rumoured to have said he will help him out with his problem in his homeland. Also our sources at Goodison have told us that 'Sandro Pistone is not happy with our interest in Matty, as have you seen him, he's gorgeous.

Matty says: "I apologise to everyone but I won't play in Argentina. I'm sorry for Independiente but a person can't train if he fears for himself and his family. Now, I hope a European club will want me." (21/08/04)

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89. Andy Van Der Meyde

Andy's agent doesn't know anything about Everton's interest but he says yer never know.

Chiel Dekker says: "I have received several calls about it from the media, but I haven't received any official offers. Internazionale have not told me about anything, so I am not aware of any offers, not yet anyway.

"I'm sure Andy would like to play in the Premiership one day." "(20/08/04)

Inter midfielder may be a target for Everton. The former Ajax star could come on a one year loan deal. Andy (to his mates) only played 14 games for Inter last season, scoring 1 goal. (19/08/04)

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87. Jurgen Colin

The deal with Colin has been called off. He joined in the training session in this morning, but his agent and Everton officials couldn't agree a deal due to an unspecified hitch. Another frustrating episode on the transfer front.

David Moyes says:"At the present time the deal is off."(13/08/04)

The PSV Endoven defender is to discuss terms for a possible year long loan period on Friday. If all goes well and he signs before noon on Friday, then he may go straight into the squad to play against the gooners on Sunday.

Georgie (to his mates) is only 23 and favours the right back position, but has played in the centre of defence as well as wide right. He had a spell on loan at Dutch side NAC.

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85. Giourkas Seitaridis

Blue Kipper's man in Amsterdam, Keno the clog, has reported that Panathiniakos, who played in the tournament at Ajax, that Gerry (to his mates) has agreed to sign for Everton. The 23 year old right back / midfielder played in Greek Euro 2004 side.He had a great tournie. Panathiniakos rejected offers from Porto, Valencia and Monaco before accepting Everton's bid. Obviously those teams never had the ready cash. We did, but it had the word 'monopoly' on every note. He will play in the olympics before joining Everton.

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84. Marco Di Vaio

Juventus striker Marco (to his mates) , 28 is understood to be interested in a move to the premiership due to a lack of first team action in serie A.

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Signed For Some Spanish Club

81. Christian Gimenez

Everton are supposed to be interested in signing Jimmy (to his mates) from fc Basle as he is looking for a move away from the Swiss league and into the premiership. The striker, who has played in the Champions league and scored against Manure, is valued at around £1.5 million. (27/07/04)

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80. Mark van Bommel

Everton could be making a fresh bid for Dutch midfielder Mark van Bommel. Reports indicate that Moyesy watched van Bommel in Tuesdays Champions League match at Highbury. Moyesy also took in My Fair Lady in the West End, and said it was an absolute classic. (16/09/04)

Van Bommel doesn't want to join the Toffees. The Dutch midfielder told the Dutch press that he wants a larger club and that Everton are smaller than his present club PSV. (27/07/04)

Moyesy has confirmed his interest in the Dutch midfielder. It is believed a figure of around £2.5m would be enough to secure the PSV's players signature. Everton are believed to be looking at a fifty eight year repayment schedule.

Moyesy says: "We are chasing one or two players at the moment and he is one of several players we would like to bring to Goodison." (25/07/04)

News has it that Bill Kenwright flew out to Holland this morning to see PSV chappies to try and sign Mark van Bommel. That would be a signing.(23/07/04)

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78. Dave McGoldrick

Bad news! For just £200,000 Dave signed for Southampton. It is a very sad day, as this lad will be a star and we thought Everton could have signed him, but due to this inept board we are totally skint. (11/08/04)

Played a full 90 minutes for Everton Reserves yesterday at Southport and looks a great prospect. Only 16 years old, he was knocked about by some of the arl arse players in the Southport team, but came back for more. Has some lovely touches. Scored a header. We hope we can solve our cash problems and sign this lad on. He's not a Wayne Rooney, but he isn't far off being ready for the 1st team. (18/07/04)

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Signed for Southampton

77. Johnny Ecker

Johnny (to his mates) is surplus to requirements at Marresaille and his agent is touting him about the Premiership clubs. That rules us out then. (18/07/04)

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76. José Karl Pierre Fanfan

Joe (to his mates) is a defender at PSG. He is 29 years old and wants to secure a move to the premiership. Played for Monaco and Lens before moving to PSG on loan. (18/07/04)

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75. Papa Sarr

Moyesy was at Celtic to have a look at Dad last night. (11/08/04)

Dad (to his mates) has been the engine room of Senegal since he joined the national side. Started his career with Saint Etienne then moved onto Lens. Now 26 years of age would like to get into the Premiership. (16/07/04)

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74. Traianos Dellas

The Greek centre back is rumoured to want play in the premiership. He was a star at the Euro 2004, where he showed his talent for good defending and classy distribution. The 28 year old only played 6 times for Roma last season. Hard to believe he was on Sheffield United's books a few seasons ago.

Dellas' agent Stefano Antonelli said: "We have had many offers including Tottenham, Everton and Porto." So it's Spurs or Porto then. (16/07/04)

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73. Eirik Bakke

Says he wants to stay with Leeds, but their financial troubles may dictate that he moves on. Famous for getting himself all tangled up and falling on his arse when The Duke scored that goal at Leeds a few seasons ago. Happy Days. (15/07/04)

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72. Eddy Bosnar

Moyesy is taking a chance on Eddy Bosnar. the Sturm Graz defender who played recently for the Blues on their tour in Austria. Moyesy however is only bringing the twenty four year old in as cover, and has warned fans not to expect to see him much in the first team. Bosnar at present has no work permit, but Everton believe they can swing something through an uncle's brother, father in law, who lived next door to Eddie's Auntie in Australia.

Moyesy says: "We are going to try and get him. He doesn't qualify for a work permit but there is a situation where you can qualify for a working permit if you come from Australia. We are going to bring him in for a year and because we are very short of players he will give me some added cover. But I have to let people know it is not a signing who will go into the first team. He has a lot of potential, he did well with us, though we didn't see a great deal of him but he'll come in, play for the reserves and we’ll see how it goes from there." (27/07/04)

Eddy played the full 90 minutes for Everton in there opening friendly game at FK Zeleznik. He looked a 'steady eddie' in the defence. He came forward to hit a powerful free kick from 30 yards out, but it went wide. (16/07/04)

Sturm Graz's centre half Eddy Bosnar, has joined up with the Everton squad at their Austrian training camp. Moyesy is running the rule over the player who is available on a free.

Alan Irvine says: "This is an opportunity for us to have a look at the player. He is still contracted to Sturm Graz but we have been given permission to look at him. He is a big tall centre half and a bit ahead of our lads in terms of his fitness because Sturm Graz returned to training earlier than us." (13/07/04)

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Signed for just a year for Everton

71. Theo Zagorakis

Everton are believed to have joined the chase for Euro 2004's Player of the Tournament Theo Zagorakis. Theo who has had a spell in England with Leicester in the late 1990's, is attracting attention from a host of clubs across Europe. Theo's agent Kimon Kokorogiannis, Kim to his mates says that things will happen next week when his contract ends at AEK Athens.

Kim says: "We have many offers from different countries which is natural because he is the player of Euro 2004. Theo is looking for the best team and the best offer. He will make a very careful choice. He believes that he can play well at all the teams. Now he can't sign anything. No pre-contracts or contracts, nothing at all because he is still a player of AEK. We will have news about his decision next week, maybe on Tuesday." (09/07/04)

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Signed for some Serie A side

68. Angelos Charisteas

The 24 year old forward scored the only goal in the Euro 2004 final tonight, putting a couple of million on his price tag and Everton out of the running, assuming we were in there in the first place. (04/07/04)

The Marty Feldman look-a-like, can't get in the Werder Bremen side in Germany, so he's available. He's done ok for Greece at Euro 2004, scoring 2 goals in the tournie. He wants to play in the Premiership. (01/07/04)

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67. Lomano Lua Lua

With the signing of James Milner, Newcastle are willing to let go the centre forward. Portsmouth are hoping to sort out a full time move for him, but Everton are thought to be in with a shout. (04/07/04)

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Signed for Portsmouth

66. Thomas Helveg

Veteran Inter and Denmark defender Thomas Helveg, is the latest player to be linked with a move to the Blues. Tommy Grav's International team mate, is on the brink of leaving Italian giants Inter Milan, and apparently Moyesy is in a queue of managers waiting to sell their club to him.The Grav has assured him if he comes to the Blues, he will be speaking like a true Scouser within a fortnight.

Tommy Helveg says: "I will not continue. In a couple of weeks, it will be decided what I will do in the future. I have not talked with my agent yet but, after all, I have only got three more days remaining on my Inter contract. To end my career elsewhere could be a new challenge." (29/06/04)

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Signed For Norwich

65. Seyi Olofinjana

George (to his mates, honest) is a Nigerian International midfield player, currently trying to wangle a move to Monaco, but he's not happy with the terms offered. So his agent is saying that Premiership clubs, including Everton are interested, but he may go to Wolves. Yes We know! (28/06/04)

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64. Danny Murphy

The prick's just signed for Charlton.(10/08/04)

After Spurs and the shite agreeing a £3m fee, the deal as fell through because it was thought that Danny was insisting on a regular place. Everton and Charlton are expecting to go for him.

A Spurs chappie says:"We have now withdrawn from these negotiations following a meeting with the player. We acknowledge that a guaranteed first team place was a deciding factor in his decision and wish him well." (10/08/04)

Rumours flying around Merseyside that the redshite midfielder is not fancied by their new manager and they have to sell to get the new players he wants. Murphy wants to stay in the area so hence the rumour. (26/06/04)

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Signed For Charlton

63. Marek Heinz

The Czech Republics Marek Heinz is apparently catching the eye of Everton's Davey Moyes. Heinz who has been used as a sub in this Summers tournament, has come on and found the onion bag twice. He is now plying his trade back in his homeland for Banik Ostrava, after an unsuccessful spell at Germany's Hamburg. (24/06/04)

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62. Charles-Edouard Coridon

Moyesy was at Celtic to watch him play as a trialist for the home side in a 2-0 friendly win against Spurs. Named after the 80's combo, Charles & Eddie, the Lens midfield player is available for about £1.5m Charlie (to his mates) is in the last season of his contract with the French side. The possible move depends on whether, Martin O'Neil wants to pay out the cash on a 31 year old Martinique international. If not he maybe Everton bound.

Charlie says: "If Celtic decide not to take me then I have the opportunity to play in the English Premier League, but my first priority is to play for Celtic." (12/08/04)

The 31 year old midfield player is surplus to requirements at Lens. Charlie (to his mates) has been at the club for 5 years. (23/06/04)

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61. Phillipe Christanval

Marseille central defender, Phil (to his mates) has said he wants to try his look in the Premiership, so Everton are supposed to be interested. Phil has played for Monaco and Barcelona in the Champions League and is only 26 years old. He has always been on the fringes of the National team, but never quite made it. (23/06/04)

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59. Carlton Cole

Big Carlton was spotted outside the shrine today, no doubt meeting Davey Moyes, who has returned to work after his Summer break. No doubt the Rooney effect will start taking effect, with players hopefully clambering to join the Blues, well that's my take on it. (22/06/04)

The big 6' 3" striker was on loan at Charlton from Chelsea last season. Due to the new manager at Chelsea, there is a chance of him coming on a season loan to us. Still only 20 years old. Played and scored in the Premiership last season.

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Signed for Villa on a years loan

58. Jermaine Wright

Big Joe has had a phone call from David Moyes regarding Jamma.

Joe says: "I spoke to David Moyes, the Everton manager, on the phone and he told me he would like to sign Jamma. But David also made it clear that the deal is not as far advanced as I had been led to believe. It seems there is still a lot of negotiating to be done."(11/06/04)

Jamma is looking for Premiership footy and with him out of contract we would get him on a free. Southampton are also in the running.

Big Joe Royle says: The odds are that Jamma (Wright) will be moving on. He is coveted by both Everton and Leeds.

"It is now up to him to decide and, while he has until the 28th of the month, I have spoken to his agent and both he and Jamma agree that I need to know what is happening as soon as possible. It would be good to know before the end of the week what his plans are. We could perhaps replace him from within the squad, but ideally I would like to bring someone in." (09/06/04)

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56. Igor Tudor

Honest! That's his name. Another defender from the Juventus sale. Igor is a Crotian defender and only 26 years old. (04/06/04)

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55. Martin Keown

Former Everton defender, Martin is looking for a club. What better than to go back to the club, who sold you so you could go on to win league championships, cups and England caps. The the face that stopped a thousand spades is too old. (04/06/04)

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Signed For Leicester

54. Mark IIuliano

Juve have a new manager and he's trying to get rid of the old arses. This is were we come in. In Italy they still think we do the Walter Smith method. Although Mark is an Italian International defender, we don't think he'll end up here. (04/06/04)

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53. Robbie Savage

After a Summer of will he won't he, and then he signed a new deal at Brum, more Lily Savage rumours to Goodison have re surfaced. According to Steve Bruce, Lily will definetely be going nowhere, and he laughed off the rumours about a proposed move to the Toffee's. He laughed that loud, that he pissed his pants, reports indicate.

Steve Bruce says: "That won't happen, of that I'm absolutely positive. " (18/08/04)

As a famous commentator once said, ' They think it's all over, it is now.' At last he's signed, no not for us but again for Birmingham for another four years. Lily this afternoon put all the speculation about his proposed move to the Blues to bed by agreeing to a new Brum contract. Back to the drawing board as they say.

Lily says of his New Contract: "It was agreed eight weeks ago. I'm a man of my word. I never wanted to leave Birmingham. I've had a good chat with the gaffer and I'm delighted it's agreed and I'll sign it on Friday. Because I've kept quiet for some reason or not, it's never been signed and it's been brought to a head. It's best for both parties that it has because it dragged on for some time and, hopefully, that'll be the end of the matter.

It's not my fault other teams wanted to sign me. I'm a Birmingham City player, I've had some of the best years of my career here, and I'm delighted it's the end of the matter now. It'll be signed on Friday. I'm delighted as I bought a new house in the Birmingham area in the summer." (14/07/04)

After Steve Bruce laid into Everton and their derisory offer, Brum Chairman David Gold has also thrown his two penneth in. He claims the club is being hypocritical in its way it is conducting its dealings with Birmingham. Bleating as he calls it, over the Rooney affair, and announcing on their own website that an offer had been made for Lily. He may have a point, was the offer announced to appease the fans, we certainly think so. C' mon Everton do things right, you can't have it both ways.

David Sullivan says: "This is the same club that has been bleating to the world about Wayne Rooney being tapped up. We are absolutely appalled Everton saw fit to publicly announce on their own website they had made a bid for one of our players. It is a classic case of double standards. We have half of a mind to start making public bids for some of their players and see how they like it.

They wanted the money paid over the next three years, with £500,000 geared to them still being in the Premiership in the 2006-07 and 2007-08 seasons. That means that if they were relegated during that time we would not get the full amount. It's a joke, derisory and pathetic. Robbie's not really for sale, but we would at least consider an offer of £3.5m.'' (14/07/04)

We were not too far out with the payment spread over 46 years, it is payment over 4 years, but they don't get anything if we get relegated during 2007 and 2008. Can you cope with that. Birmingham have given it to us big style over the offer. The only thing that has come out of this banter between the clubs is that Birmingham have taken their offer to Savage off the table.

Birmingham spokesman says:"Birmingham City Football Club can confirm that they received an offer earlier today from Everton for our player Robbie Savage.The offer, of which only £1 million is an immediate down payment, would mean that we would have to wait until 2008 for the remainder of the fee. Additionally that would be with the proviso that Everton are in still in the Premier League in 2007 and 2008, and overall the total offer falls well short of our valuation of the player.

"Steve Bruce was quite right to tell Everton to put up or shut up. On one hand they are moaning about speculation and contact from other clubs regarding their player Wayne Rooney, but by the same token it appears as though they are acting in exactly the same manner regarding Robbie Savage. The entire board of Birmingham City Football Club has become very bored with the 'Everton for Savage' story, and frankly the offer they made is laughable. Birmingham City's managing director Karren Brady has told Everton in no uncertain terms of our Club's valuation of the player and they have 24 hours to make up their minds. Regardless of the outcome of Everton's interest, the board of Birmingham City Football Club is reviewing its position with regards to offering Robbie Savage a new contract."

Steve Bruce says:It is the first written offer we have had, it is derisory - they know what we are asking, we don't want to lose him but they know our price. As far as I am concerned I shook hands with Robbie six to eight weeks ago, I said to him wait until we come back and we will start the contract in July and now we feel badly let down.

"Everyone has their price and value, at least it is out in the open - but I repeat there is no way he will leave for these sort of figures.Of course he is important - that is why I have offered him a three year contract, but they have to meet our valuation. To take an offer from Everton, spread until 2008 - that is not right and also to make it public, there is no need for that. We have done everything we can, we have offered him a contract - but the situation has changed." (13/07/04)

At last an official bid has been made for Lily, but no amount as yet has been made public. All Everton are saying is that it is a substanial bid. No doubt payments will be spread over 46 years, but hey it's a start.

Ian 'Rossy' Ross : "I can confirm that we have, this morning, lodged a bid with Birmingham City for Robbie Savage. We are now awaiting a formal response." (13/07/04)

Birmingham Boss Steve Bruce has warned Everton, that if they want to land Robbie Savage, thay better start seeing the colour of their money. Rumours have persisted for ages over Moyesy's admiration of Lily, and it is unsettling the Brum boss. With a huge influx of new faces at St. Andrews, and Lily not yet signing an extension to his contract, it won't be long before we feel Moyesy will move for the narky little midfielder.

Brum Boss Steve Bruce says: "I'm bored to death by these stories. Everton should put up or shut up because we've not had a single offer from them." (13/07/04)

This rumour will not go away. It seems that the long haired one is not happy that Emile and Muzzy have come in on better wages than him.

Steve Bruce says:"I don't want to lose Robbie Savage, but everybody has their price."(10/07/04)

Moyesy's pursuit of Robbie Savage has took a turn in his direction with the news that Birmingham have signed Leicester midfielder Muzzy Izzet. News coming out of St. Andrews is that all is not well with 'Lily', and the contract extension that he has been offered. It appears that Emily Heskey has come into the squad on a kings ransom, and boyhood Blue, Savage is chomping at the bit to join Everton. Moyesy it seems will have to up his bid of £2.5m, to tempt Steve Bruce to part with his industrious midfielder. (03/06/04)

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Signed for Birmingham on a 4 year deal

52. Paul Dickov

David Moyes confirms his interest in Paul Dickov

Moyes says:"There will be players coming in because we are very short both in quantity and quality. Dickov is just one of a number of players we are speaking to." (26/05/04)

Paul Dickov is the latest name to be thrown into the ring of Everton targets. The cat was let out of the bag by Pompey boss Harry Redknapp, who is tracking the forward himself. Dickov is due at Goodison later in the week. Aswell as Pompey, he will also be calling in at Blackburn on the way, no doubt waiting to move to the highest bidder. C'mon Moyesy surely we can do better than him

Pompey Boss Harry Redknapp says: ''I've spoken to him but that's as far as it's gone. He's got a couple of clubs interested, and I know Everton are one of them. But he's a good player. He got 13 goals for a struggling side last season.'' (26/05/04)

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signed for Blackburn

51. Craig Moore

One thing is for sure, and that is Rangers captain Craig Moore is definetely leaving the club. Moyesy who has expressed an interest in the Australlian player in the past, will be alerted to the defenders availability.

Rangers Boss Alex McLeish says: "Both Craig and I have jointly agreed that the interests of Rangers FC are the priority and therefore he will relinquish the captaincy. The club will now make Craig available for transfer at the correct fee." (09/07/04)

Austrailian International and Glasgow Rangers skipper, Craig is to have talks with Everton. The defender is 28 years of age. (25/05/04)

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Signed For someone else

50. Daniel van Buyten

The Marseille centre-half would cost about £3m - £4m. Played a hand full of games for Man City on loan, but didn't impress Keegan. (24/05/04)

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47. Rodrigo

Apparently our old latin mate, Julie could return on a free, as he's proved his fitness back in Brazil. He looked more than useful before his unfortunate collision with Rhino. (19/05/04)

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46. Robert Earnshaw

More talk in the Sunday press about Rob coming to Everton. (28/06/04)

Striker who is like shit off a shovel. Has scored loads of goals in the lower divisions for Cardiff and scored a few for Wales. Remember he gave Gary Naysmith the runaround in the Wales 4-0 win against Scotland. Rob(to his mates) scored a hat-trick. Untried in the top division, but must be better than our lot. (19/05/04)

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Signed For WBA

45. Jermaine Pennant

Now back at Arsenal after his long spell at Leeds has come to an end. Looks a class player in a bad side with Leeds. Young fast and can provide and score goals. He would add to the bluekipper Look-A-Likes section, as a ringer for Lionel Ritchie. A similar loan deal would suit Everton, but will it suit the gooners. Come on Bill sort it out with your mate David Dean. He owes you one after The Jeffers Saga. (19/05/04)

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Staying at Arsenal

44. Michael Carrick

Carrick's agent has been in talks with Spurs, who now look favorites to sign him. West Ham pulled him out of a reserve game last night thinking the deal was done, but there is still some work to do. (19/08/04)

West Ham have told Carrick to sort himself out this week and West Brom have ruled themselves out of signing him. It looks like us or Portsmouth.

West ham boss Pardew says: "We still have a number of clubs interested in Michael and he has a choice of what he wants to do. Ultimately he wants away and I need a team here that is going to put everything into the result and the performance."

West Brom boss Gary Megson says:"I've spoken to his agent and was told he didn't fancy joining us." (17/08/04)

With Kenwright coming up trumps with the cash, Carrick could well sign for Everton next week. He has spoken to 3 clubs, but is thought to want to link up with Wayne Rooney at Everton. Clever lad. (15/08/04)

West Brom are now in talks with Carrick, but Everton are still sniffing around.

David Moyes says:"There is still an interest in him, but not at the valuation West Ham have for him."(13/08/04)

Arsenal have pulled out of the race, he now looks certain to join Portsmouth or can you believe West Brom.(10/08/04)

We seem to be out of the running, it looks like Portsmouth are very close unless Arsenal come in with a late bid.

Pompey Chairman Milan Mandaric says:"We do have an agreement finally with West Ham. Satisfying their needs financially. But I hear of lot of commotion that Arsenal are leaving messages that they would be interested so I don't know what the hell is going on. It makes me unhappy with the situation. Arsenal are a massive club, not many players would resist not to go there."(06/08/04)

Everton have put a bid, at least £2.5m, on the table for Carrick, it is believed to be higher than Portsmouth's bid. Crystal Palce are also in the frame. If Michael himself has got to choose who to play for surely we're in with a chance.

West Ham boss says:"There is a bid on the table which is higher than Portsmouth's valuation. There are more than two clubs involved now.(05/08/04)

Everton may put in a late bid for Michael Carrick. A signing like this would give everyone at the club a major boost.

David Moyes says: Michael Carrick is one player we would certainly be interested in if we had the money to buy him. But that's been a problem for a while now."(04/08/04)

West Ham midfielder, who stayed with the club when the Joe Cole's of this world left. This Geordie is a creative midfielder who is not afraid to put his foot in. (19/05/04)

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Signed for Spurs

43. Paul Connolly

Plymouth full back has been at the forefront of Plymouths promotion push. Only 20 years of age, Paul is the type of young, enthusiastic player, Moyesy wants to bring to the club. (19/05/04)

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42. Bjarni Thor Vidarsson

Barney has joined the Everton Youth Academy on a three-year deal. (19/05/04)

Everton have competition from Anderlecht to sign the 16 year-old Icelandic youth international. Barney (to his mates) plays for Icelandic side FH Hafnarfjordur. Everton scouts saw him when playing for Iceland in the second qualifying round of the European Under-17 Championship in England in March. (18/05/04)

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Signed For Everton

41. Owen Hargreaves

Bayern have put a £8m price tag on him. If only Blue Bill could get a cash injection of say £20m. Yer never know? (15/08/04)

Recently signed a new deal, but with his Bayern manager sacked. It may force things and Owen has said he would like to come to the Premiership. He'd fancy lining up with Joe Cole, Jermaine Pennant & the Duke. Dream on! (18/05/04)

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