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bluekipper.com will be fishing out all the rumours over the next few months, leading to the opening of the transfer window in Jan 2005. 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 bluekipper.com know. info@bluekipper.com

Players IN for Jan 2005 (The Rumour Mill)          Fishy out - Jan 2005         EXCLUSIVE - NEW SIGNINGS

67. Mikel Arteta

We have made our second January signing. Mikky, to his mates, has joined the Toffeemen on loan until the end of the season. If it all goes well we may make the deal a permanent one.

Keith "Bully" Wyness says: "We are delighted that Mikel has agreed to join us and this is a real coup for Everton as there were a number of other clubs interested. David Moyes, Bill Kenwright and myself have been working behind the scenes on a daily basis attempting to strengthen the squad and the signing of Mikel, who is one of the best young prospects in Spain, is hopefully testament to that." (31/01/05)

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Signed For Everton
Mikel Arteta

66. Craig Bellamy

There have been various sightings of the lovely Craig (wanker to his mates) all over Merseyside, in Hotels in Knowsley and in Service Stations in Cheshire. All supposedly with Everton officials.

Then we hear that Birmingham have agreed a £6m fee, and their boss Steve Bruce says: "We have agreed a fee and we've got permission to speak to the player."

But Bellamy's agent, Steve Horner says: "I'm not traveling to Birmingham as I'm still awaiting confirmation from Newcastle that a bid has been accepted and until I receive it there is nothing I or Craig can do. If another club matches the fee, Craig and myself will be free to talk to them." The plot thickens. Maybe those sightings are real. Or are they? (28/01/05)

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Signed For Celtic on loan

65. Barry Ferguson

Ferguson rejected a move by Everton. We put in a £4.5m bid. He wanted to go home to Rangers. (30/01/05)

With Rangers pulling out of the deal after Ferguson putting in a transfer request, Everton could step in with a transfer deadline day deal. Moyesy has always admired him. (28/01/05)

Before Barry went to Blackburn, David Moyes said: "I have an interest in Barry Ferguson and I have done for months and months. He is another name I would love to have at Everton but potentially I don’t know if we have the finances, which would meet with what Rangers are after." (25/08/03)

But Blue Bill Missed out

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Signed For Rangers

64. Dianbobo Balde

Bobo (to his mates) maybe surplus to requirements, as hasn't signed a contract and Celtic have just signed redshite Henchman. Boro have said they would want him if he comes available. (26/01/05)

There were rumours last year about Bobo coming here.

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63. Joseba Etxeberria

Moyesy apparently has made a last ditch effort to reinforce his squad, by making a bid of £5.55m for Athletic Bilbao and Spain forward Joseba Etxeberria. Jose as his mates call him was flattered by Everton's bid, but realised that most Spanish players in the Premiership can't hack it, so decided not to come. He done his research on his country men over at Analfield, and decided Bilbao was home for him.

Jose says: "It's true that both Athletic and I know something about this - but it's also true I told the club president I am very happy at Bilbao. As a professional, I'm honoured that a club like Everton have considered me as a reinforcement." (25/01/05)

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62. David Thompson

It is believed that a bid close to £3m has been made for Thommo(to his mates). Blackburn have rejected the bid. Moyesy is keen on the tough tackling midfielder. Thomo has just got back to full fitness and can score goals. He is a great little player with a Billy Boots kind of shot. As an Evertonian he will be keen to play at Goodison Park. Blackburn need some cash for a striker after paying out £3m for Lili. (21/01/05)

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61.Marcelo Romero

David Moyes is ready to turn his attention to Malaga midfielder Marcelo Romero according to sources in Spain. Romero, or Omar to his mates, is a Uruguayan international, and has been in good form of late. It has been suggested that Everton will have representatives in attendance to watch Malaga's next game against Atletico Madrid.

Omar says: ''I have no more news than the newspapers. Officially, they have not spoken with me but I believe my agent is preparing subjects for me.'' (19/01/05)

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60. Olivier Dacourt

Former Everton favourite, Ollie (to his mates) is rumoured to be a possible replacement if Tommy goes to Madrid. He joined Everton, after Walter Smith signed him from Strasbourg in 1998 for £3.8m and Left for Lens in 1999 for £6.5m. He played 32 times scoring 3 goals (1 against the shite) and was booked 13 times. Dirty bastard. Now with Roma after a spell at Leeds. West Brom are thought to be after him. What do they say never go back?

Ollie's Italian agent Giorgio de Giorgis says: "We received an offer from England but the squad did not meet his satisfaction. If a concrete proposal arrived this month then I believe the club would look at it seriously." (13/01/05)

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59. Michael Tonge

Reports that Everton had made a £750,000 bid for the England Under-21 midfield international have been denied by Sheffield United.

Blades vice-chairman Terry Robinson says: "Our policy is to improve our playing staff rather than weaken it. " (13/01/05)

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58. Jason Koumas

The rumours are still about that Jason may end up at Everton. (21/01/05)

Rumours from the Wirral, that he's homesick again. Classy player going forward, but still questions about him proving himself at the top flight.

In November 2003, Moyesy said: "We are monitoring targets in central midfield.I would hate to think there is any team who scouts more than we do. We do need a central midfielder but we have to raise the funds. Jason Koumas is an excellent talent and we have watched him but West Brom do not want to sell their best players." (01/11/03)

Koumas Last Season

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57. Phil Jagielka

A Sheffield Utd midfield player, who has played in defence and attack. Jags (to his mates) is only 22 has played 156 games scoring 9 goals with the Blades. He has been a reular for the last 3 seasons, hardly missing a match.

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56. Jermaine Pennant

Returned to Arsenal at the start of the season, but has not become a regular in the first team. Great engine and and a gifted midfield player.

Pennant last season

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Signed For Birmingham

55. Wayne Routledge

Wayne (Wayne to his mates) Routledge, 19 has rejected an a new £12,000 per week five-year contract, which has alerted the usual clubs. Routledge, whose deal expires at the end of the season could go on a Bosman in the Summer. Palace must now decide if they can put him up for sale or hang on to him and see if he changes his mind. Comes as no surprise that Stretford the ssssnake is his agent. Sounds familiar. Young boy. Been at the club for 8 years. Along comes sid, promising him more money than he can spend. His head is turned. We know the rest.

Eagles boss Iain Dowie says: "Wayne has intimated to me there won't be a positive response to the new deal." (11/01/05)

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54. Stilian Petrov

Latchezar Tanev, Stili's agent denied any talks have taken place between Celtic, Everton or Stili. Latch says: "I have no information from Celtic or any contact from Everton regarding Stilian. He is happy at Celtic and he is playing at a high level. I don't think there is anything at the moment, but that could change in the summer. If he was to change club it would take a good offer as he has a good contract until June 2007. There has always been interest in Stilian as he is playing well for Celtic and Bulgaria." (12/01/05)

Classy midfield player, who can score goals in Scotland for Celtic. Stili (to his mates) is now the Bulgarian captain. Celtic don't want to let him go. Moyesy saw him in the Old Firm game at the weekend. But then he saw all the players. (11/01/05)

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53. Fernando Ricksen

Everton bid revealed.

Rangers Chairman David Murray says: "Everton made quite a big push and offered us money to take him away two days before the transfer window shut. It was quite a substantial sum but we wouldn't entertain it." (07/02/05)

Dutch International, who took time to settle at Rangers. But is now established in the Gers defence. Mainly a full back, but has played in midfield. Moyesy saw him at the Glasgow Derby last weekend. The 28 year old would cost about £2m.

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52. Guillaume Plessis

Everton have signed Guillaume Plessis on loan till the end of the season. The 20yr old central midfielder, who also likes pushing out on the right, has impressed Moyesy that much, that he is willing to give him a loan deal, with the view to a permanent transfer come the Summer. Gilly to his mates is leaving Lens were he has failed to crack the first team. You never know, you never know.

Plessis says: "I am delighted to have joined a club of Everton’s stature and I am looking forward to continuing my career here in England. The move here is a big opportunity for me and I have been impressed already by the manager, my new team-mates and the facilities on offer at the club." (28/01/05)

Moyesey is set to run the rule over the impressive 19 year old Plessis (Gilly to his mates) during a weeks trial with the toffees. Yet to make his first team debut with French club Lens, Gilly has made a big impression in training where he is showing his ability to perform in midfield as his defensive qualities are improving. This is in contrast to his more attacking role he played for the French U 17 side where he bagged a couple of goals. But as we get older we all start moving back in position, don't we? (11/01/05)

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Signed For Everton

51. Emmanuel Adebayor

Shedi will only move if Monaco coach Didier Deschamps thinks he's surplus to requirements.
Shedi says: "So far I am still a Monaco player. It is true I have a lot of contacts from France and abroad. I can confirm I had contacts with Paris, Toulouse and Everton. Other clubs who want to remain secret also contacted me. Toulouse, Everton and Paris are all very keen to get me. For the moment I don't want to leave Monaco. I will meet coach Didier Deschamps soon. Considering what he will say I will take a decision." (11/01/05)

Shedi (to his mates),even though he is only 20 years old, he has scored 8 goals this season for Monaco. He signed from Metz in 2003 after scoring 13 goals in 34 games. The Togo international played some part in all Monaco's 13 Champions league games last season, scoring 1 goal. He also scored 8 times in 31 Ligue 1 games. A tall skillful forward (a la Kanu). (06/01/05)

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50. Mathias Kouo-Doumbe

The plymouth centre half had a decent game against Everton. He won a few headers and passed the ball well. But on this performance alone, we doubt if Moyesy will persue him. (11/01/05)

Matt (to his mates) Doumbe is a 25 year old French Under 21 International. The strong tackling centre half, started out as a midfield player at Paris St German. He went to Hibs and then followed manager Bobby Williamson to Plymouth in the Summer. Moyesy has kept tabs on him this season and will see the pacey defender first hand on Saturday when he lines up against the Toffees in The FA Cup. (06/01/05)

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49. Jeremy Mathieu

The 21 year old left footed striker has caught the eye of various scouts. Sochaux's young talent, Jeremy (Jerry to his mates) Mathieu plays in France for Sochaux. He played against Newcastle in a Uefa Cup tie this season

Newcastle United, Southampton and Everton are interested. (30/12/04)

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48.Yakubu Aiyegbeni

Portsmouth have said that The Yak can go if a club matches their evaluation. Everton will have to compete with Newcastle, Aston Villa, and Middlesbrough for the 22 year old. Portsmouth would want around £12m. It's high because half of this fee would go to his former club Maccabi Haifa. They are negotiating with them to try and reduce the sky high asking price.

Pompey chairman, Mandaric says: "We don't want to sell Yakubu. He is a top-quality player and we need players of his calibre but you can never say never. No one has made an offer for him yet but I think that may change. Maccabi Haifa are working with us. They are good allies with us and their goal is to maximise the price. The price has to be right. But I've heard nothing and I don't want to because we don't want to sell him. Losing Yakubu would put us in the position of needing to find another striker. I'd prefer to stay positive and hope Yakubu doesn't go. But if we do sell key guys like Yakubu, we will look to replace them." (11/01/05)

Moyesy has hinted he is still in the hunt for another striker. After watching him score a great goal on Tuesday, Moyesy will have to decide whether to go after another striker in a fight with Villa. (06/01/05)

If a deal with James Beattie falls through, then a bid of £5m to £6m could secure 'The Yak' for Everton. His International captain, Joey Yobo would welcome the signing. The Yak's agent Barry Silkman says: "There are a number of clubs showing an interest. I don't want to get specific, but it is pretty strong - although the matter is up to Portsmouth to decide. Yakubu is an ambitious player and has done a wonderful job for Portsmouth, which is why there is such interest in him." (29/12/04)

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47. Olivier Bernard

Newcastle are in talks with Chelsea full back Babayaro. This could signal the end of Olee's Newcastle career. (28/12/04)

Everton are said to be interested in signing Newcastle left back, Olivier Bernard (Olee to his mates). If they wait until the summer they can sign him on a Bosman free transfer at the end of his Newcastle United deal. The skunks have tried to sign him on a long deal, but he hasn't signed to date.

Newcastle chairman Fat Freddy Shepherd says:“We have tried to come to a compromise with Olivier Bernard and his representatives and we have made what we consider a very good offer. It's an improved offer and we are hoping that he decides to sign it and play for us for the next five years." (18/12/04)

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Signed For Southampton

46. Robbie Savage

Even though he signed a new 4 year contract with Birmingham, rumours still fly around about him coming to Everton. The latest load of bollocks started because he said the following:

Lily says: "I believe it's an insult to Everton that they are not even rated worthy of a mention in the same breath as the title challengers," he said. "Who is to say David Moyes won't bring in the fresh faces in January to help them go all the way?"

Yes Moyesy will bring in new players. You won't be one of them. Lily rumours last season

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Signed For Blackburn

45. Simon Davies

Reports late last night suggested that Everton had a bid of £4.5m for Davies rejected by Spurs, but when the Cockney club rushed through the signings of Forest pair Reid and Dawson for a combined £8m fee, there were mad discussions trying to sign Davies, but we ran out of time or Spurs said no chance. You decide. (01/02/05)

Talks have taken place over the week-end with Spurs, but it looks like a deal won't happen.

Bully says:""We have been in discussions with Tottenham over the weekend but no conclusion has been reached."(31/01/05)

The transfer merry go round for January enters its final week, and if our sources are correct Simon Davies may be an Everton player by the end of it. It looks certain that Palace youngster Wayne Routledge will be off to Spurs, so that should force Tottenham into lowering their asking price for a player Moyesy has enquired about. The Spurs board were demanding £5m for Davies, and rightly Moyesy was not prepared to pay it. With the arrival of Routledge though, Spurs will no doubt drop their asking price for the Welsh International who has struggled to make an impact under Martin Jol. (24/01/05)

Has fallen out of favour with new Spurs coach, Jol so could be on the Jan Sales list. But if Spurs want silly money for the Welsh International winger, then it could be a no no. (10/12/04)

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44. Kristian Sarkies and Adrian Leijer

Kristian Sarkies and Adrian Leijer, both 18, are to follow fellow Aussie Tiny Tim to Goodison but only for a trial. Sarkies, like Tiny is a goalscoring midfielder, whilst Leijer is a defender. The two Aussie's (pictured right) are looked upon as two of the most promising youngster's at the moment down under. We at bluekipper.com would not resort in any shape form or manner in using stereo typical images of the two Australians, who for the life of us, we can't find a photo of anywhere. (02/12/04)

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43.George McCartney

Paul's brother George McCartney, is the latest of a line of players to be linked to with a move to Everton in January. The 23yr old Northern Ireland International has made over 100 appearances for Sunderland in the left back position, and if the rumour mill is true, Moyesy likes what he has seen.

McCartney says: "I haven't heard anything. When anyone gets linked with a Premiership club, it can only be flattering - you know it shows you're doing well." (02/12/04)

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42. Phil Neville

The ugly Chuckle Brother is not happy at not holding down a regular place this season. But he's never held down a regular place. He would look out of place with so many good looking lads in the squad. Reports say he may be used to get Tommy Grav to Old Trafford. Stranger things have happened at sea. (21/11/04)

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41 Robbie Keane

A £7m bid will secure him from Spurs. Apparently Robbie is not happy with the management at Tottingham and wants out. This will take nearly all of Moyesy's transfer budget. Keane has scored goals every where he's gone. (21/11/04)

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40. Paulo Negro

According to some reports, Moyesy is tracking Italian defender Paulo Negro who is currently in contract talks with his current club Lazio. Lazio it seems have put a cap on players future earnings, so Paulo would feel at home then at Goodison. Paulo we are told is keen to team up with Everton's other Italian superstar, 'Sandro Pistone, to see who can wear their socks the highest. (23/11/04)

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39. Ahmed 'Mido' Hossam

Egyptian striker Ahmed 'Mido' Hossam is unhappy at Roma and is keen for a transfer to the Premiership, according to his agent. With Montella, Cassano and Delvecchio in attack, he has not had a chance to play for Roma. The 21 year old was at French side Marseille last season and has had a spell at Ajax.

His agent, Christophe Henrotay says: "They (Manchester City and Southampton) are still looking for a striker, and there may be other possibilities. I know Everton manager David Moyes well and he knows of the player but we don't need to talk to each other every two minutes." (19/11/04)

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Signed For Spurs

38. Bradley Orr

Everton are ready to make a £1m bid for Brad in the January sales. (21/11/04)

Started at Newcastle, but didn't make a first team appearance. Now at Bristol City and getting some good reviews for his performances this season. The scouser would relish the chance to come back to Merseyside. (15/11/04)

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37. Brede Hangeland

It looks like Everton may have a challenge from Spurs for the signature of promising Norwegian defender Brede Hangeland. Martin Jol, Spurs new boss is a keen admirer of Brede, or Bredeotsindom for short. Jol had the defender watched at Craven Cottage last week, as he came on in the last fifteen minutes in Norway's draw with the Socceroo's. No bids as yet have been tabled by any club for the Viking Stavanger player, and it is believed he will be on offer for around £3m come January. Everton may though hold the trump card, after Brede spent a week at Bellefield on trial. The tall Norwegian is said to be keen on coming to the Blues, so fuck off Spurs. (24/11/04)

It looks as if Everton will have to fork out in the region of £3m to sign defender Brede Hangeland from Norwegian side Viking Stavanger. Ex Blackburn boss Roy Hodgson, now Viking's manager has recommended the tall centre half to Moyesy, who ran the rule over him at Bellefield last week. If selected Brede can be viewed on Sky tonight when his Norway side, take on Tim Cahill's Socceroo's at Fulham's Craven Cottage, in a friendly International.

Viking Director Hans-Oyvind Sagen says: "Brede impressed Everton boss David Moyes very much. We will meet with Brede and our manager Roy Hodgson to discuss progress with Everton."

Brede says: "I am very happy with the way my trial went at Everton. It has always been my dream to play in the Premiership and I hope the clubs can reach an agreement. It would be a great career move and I'm not afraid to take it. I've been waiting for Everton's call."

Roy Hodgson says: "David Moyes called to ask if he was good enough to play in the Premier League. Brede is definitely good enough for the Premiership. I told Moyes that. Even though he will be impossible to replace, I cannot lie when one of my friends asks for advice." (16/11/04)

Everton are giving a good looking over to Norwegian bean pole Brede Hangeland. The 23-year-old centre-back, who will begin a week-long trial at the club's Bellefield training base on Tuesday morning, has been a long-term target of David Moyes. Brede or Bredeotsindom for short, is looking forward to make an impression at Goodison in his trial week. If Moyesy likes what he see's, Brede will be available for around £1.7m, from Viking Stavanger.

Brede says: "I'm going to Everton this week to meet with David Moyes and discuss things. I will try to make a good impression on and off the field. I hope it is a nice club. Everton have had a serious interest in me for quite a while and I have been waiting for their call. It would be a great step forward for my career and I am not afraid to take it." (02/11/04)

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