bluekipper.com will be fishing out all the rumours over the next few months. Moyesy has a month when the Transfer window opens in January 2006 to sign new players. 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

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Transfer Window Open From 1st January 2006 - 31st January 2006

With the window now closed until Summer, Moyesy will have to do with what he's got. He'll hope that Beattie, Ferguson and Vaughan - our only 3 strikers stay clear of injury and suspension. Fat Chance! (01/02/06)

It looks like tomorrow will be a late night for Evertonians, as Moyesy put his Blue Kipper PR hat on to say if it happens it will be a last minute thing.

Moyesy says: "We are trying and we have looked at many options. We are around people but I wouldn't lie to you and say there is something absolutely imminent. But we are hoping that in the next 24 hours maybe we can pull something off. But if we do, it will definitely be a last minute thing." (30/01/12)

With just a day to go to the transfer window closing, Evertonians will be banging their keyboards desperately trying to find out which striker Moyesy has signed. Things have become even more desperate after the Chelsea game. We are officially now two strikers short as Marcus Bent's departure leaves us even shorter than before. Most Evertonians will agree that it was good business, but no matter what you think of Bent as a player, he made up the numbers and was a striker and now he's gone. Now we have James Beattie out injured, James McFadden with 10 stitches and a broken nose and Duncan Ferguson definitely not available to start the Wigan game after his heroics against John Terry. So that leaves Everton with just one fit striker. That being Vic Anichebe, who's first team experience amounts to 2 minutes against Chelsea. This is an unusual situation, but one that may crop up a few times between now and the end of the season.

Now we don't want to panic anyone, but we are in the shit big time. Moyesy has said that if the right striker is not available for the right money he will wait for the Summer to get a new striker on board. But the goalposts have moved. We have no strikers available to play against Wigan. The thing about playing Osman and Cahill as make shift strikers is ok for a one off game, but they are midfield players who should play there.

So Moyesy now has to decide if he is going to pay more than he wants for the likes of David Nugent or bring back the likes of Franny Jeffers back for a third time. We hope not. But desperate times need desperate decisions. The other choice, do nothing is a dangerous choice. It's a dilemma, but one that Moyesy must make. David the choice is yours.

Moyesy says: "We need the numbers but I don't want to make a decision on somebody in three days and regret it when he comes in." (29/01/06)

Moyesy now has the Kroldrop cash to add to what he already had, but Moyesy is still pessimistic of signing a striker.

Moyesy says: "You can rule out Mark Viduka. Ideally we are looking for another centre-forward. But every name you mention, we have probably already been there and tried it. It is not through the want of looking, it is just a question of finding the right players. I am not confident of finding the right player before the window closes. But we are scouring and keeping it going to find something we think we could help us. The board have given me that money (from Kroldrup) but I don't think the players we would genuinely want are available." (20/01/06)

The £2M we have got from the Bent deal will be added to the kitty, but Moyesy is not confident of bringing someone in. Surely he has got something up his sleeve.

Moyesy says: "The board here have always been very good, they always make everything available to me that they can and I am sure that the money we get from the Marcus Bent deal will be available to me. But spending it is a different question. We are short, though, in the striking department now. And we were short even while Marcus Bent was here.

"We know we have to strengthen but it is not an easy thing to do. I can assure you that all the strikers that people have got in their heads that could help us, have all been asked about. Take it from me that we have tried, we have talked about them all."(17/01/06)

English players are too expensive. So says Scrooge, sorry Moyesy.

Moyesy says: "I think it was the same last January and I think it is not a particularly good month for signings to be made. There have been a few more made this year than last. But for the likes of us, the valuation you are getting from clubs in the Championship is more than you would think they are worth. Those clubs probably have players they want to keep to try and get them in the Premier League which means there is not much moving or you have to pay a really extortionate price. That means the players we are looking at are limited." (13/01/06)

Only a week after saying "If you aren't looking to strengthen your squad you aren't doing your job", Moyesy has shocked the fans by saying there'll be no signings in the January Transfer Window.

Moyesy says: "I don't think there'll be any movement at all, The people I would prefer to bring in are not available. I don't think there'll be anyone coming in." (09/01/06)

Moyesy must buy players in the January window, as Everton only had 13 fit players for yesterday's win against Charlton.

Moyesy says: "We are trying to be active but we don't have much money. If you are a manager, any manager, then if you aren't looking to strengthen your squad then you aren't doing your job. People leaving is not a possibility at the moment. If you look at the bench on Monday we have got Marcus Bent who had a hamstring problem, James McFadden who had the flu, Per Kroldrup who has the flu and Gary Naysmith who hasn't played for months, so it would be very hard for us if we were to lose someone." (03/01/06)

Everton second in command, Alan Irvine has surprised fans by admitting that the boss and himself haven't talked much about possible transfer targets, due to being too busy training and playing games. Well they better hurry up as a few players have already been signed.

Alan says: "David and I haven't talked that much about the transfer situation, because we are in the middle of too many games and the priority at the moment is dealing with the games that we play and of course approaching the next game so I couldn't give you too much information as far as that is concerned. It is not a distraction because the most important thing right now is the four games we have in such a short time. You don't know where stories come from. I read quite a number of them with a great deal of surprise to be honest.

We are continually looking for new players to bring in. The only time you can actually do it is during the transfer windows, and if we can find players to improve the squad then we will try and do that but we don't have a great deal of money so we won't be bringing in a load of players." (30/12/05)

It looks like Moyesy will bring in a few players, but only on loan.

Moyesy says: "We have made enquiries about players, but I'll be surprised if we enter the market because we don't have much to spend and the players we have been interested in are valued at much more than what we have got available to us. We have small amounts of money available to us and we will try and use it as wisely as we can. The loan market is something we are actively pursuing. We want to make things better and we are looking towards it. We will try and play the loan market, if we can, and see if there is anyone out there who we could bring in to help us." (29/12/05)

Moyesy reckons he won't have enough cash to buy who he wants.
Moyesy says: "I think it will be a tight transfer window for us in terms of what we can bring in. We know what we'd like but, given the money involved, we most likely won't be able to do what we want." (24/12/05)

With the transfer opening on 1st Jan 2006 for one month, every Evertonian is hoping Moyesy signs new players. Depending on who you listen to he will have between £3m and £9m to spend. (23/12/05)

 

65. Mart Poom

Poooooooom (to his mates) is on stand by to join Everton from Arsenal on a months loan provided neither Jens Lehmann nor Manuel Almuniaare are injured at the Real Madrid v Arsenal game tonight. Arsenal have agreed to loan the 34 year old Estonian international to Everton on a month-by-month basis. Mart will be available for Everton's game at Newcastle this weekend. (21/02/06)

With Everton getting the all clear off the FA to sign another keeper, Arsenal reserve Mart Poom is currently the name being bandied about. After the injury to Nige, the sending off of Iain Turner, and Dickie's Frank Spencer moment, Moyesy is scouring the country for a keeper with Premiership experience who is available on a months loan. Mart it seems fits the bill.

Blue Kipper says:

64. Steffan Iversen

Steff has decided to stay in his native Norway and has joined Rosenborg. (12/011/06)

Everton have confirmed that they may sign the ex- Spurs striker. The 29 year old Norwegian International is at Bellefield on a two day trial.

Steff (to his mates) is currently out of contract and therefore Everton can sign him even though it's outside the January transfer window. Other clubs such as Pompey, Celtic and Mallorca are also interested.

Moyesy says: "He is in for a day or two and that is it."

Steff's agent Rune Hauge says: "Everton contacted us and they seem to be interested. Steffen will be there for two, three days, train with the club and look at the conditions. We are not in a hurry and have ongoing talks with several clubs."

Blue Kipper says:

Signed For Rosenborg

63. Noah Baarde

Everton beat the midnight deadline to sign the new hot stuff of world football, wonder kid Noah Baarde. Noah Baarde can play up front, midfield and in the back four, and the Blues beat off stiff competition for the player, picking him up on a free, and his wages are believed to be minimal.

Moyesy has been tracking the player for months, and it was a nap that the Blues would sign Noah Baarde in January. Noah Baarde will be unveiled at Goodison later today, and he should be in Everton's squad for this weekends clash against Shiiittteeeehhh.

Noah Baarde Agent says: "Great Stuff, this is a dream come true for the lad. Noah Baarde signing for Everton, it's what we expected." (01/02/06)

Blue Kipper says:

61. Ivan Sanchez-Rico

According to Spanish TV Everton are in competition with Palma to grab Getafe's 25 year-old striker. Riki (to his mates) is also reported to be on his way to manure. (30/01/06)

Blue Kipper says:

60. Franny Jeffers

Alan Curbishley has announced that big ears is available on loan for any desperate club. Come in Everton. If it happened it would be the third time Jeffers will have joined Everton. What's that someone said: "Never go back a second time." Never mind a third. (29/01/06)

Blue Kipper says:

59. Evander Sno

NAC Breda have jumped in and signed Snowy. (28/01/06)

Feyenoord have reported that Snowy(to his mates) has been at Bellefield for a few days trial, although there has been no confirmation from Everton. It's understood that Moyesy will decide this weekend if we take him on. The 18 year old defender was at Ajax as a kid, but was picked up by Feyenoord. (27/01/06)

Blue Kipper says:

Signed For NAC Breda

58. Georgios Samaras

It seems Man City and the Blues are in a battle to land Heerenveen's Greek Striker Georgios Samaras. City it is believed have tabled a £5m offer, and Moyesy will have to up this to around £6m if he is to land the player. Samaras has made it clear that his future lies in the Premiership, and with the clock ticking, Moyesy may have his hand forced into paying the cash. Samaras has scored seven goals this season for the Dutch side, and as Thierry Henry, Adrian Mutu and Ronaldo fail to fit into Everton's style of play, Moyesy may strike for the Greek Adonis.

Moyesy is keen, as he even flew off to watch Samaras in Holland after Everton's win over Arsenal. To save a few quid, it is believed he went Easyjet, and we can emphatically deny any rumours that he was spotted in Amsterdam's notorious red light area, though bluekipper.com can recommend that it is worth a visit. Ask for Lola, quote bluekipper and you will get a 10% discount.(23/01/06)

Blue Kipper says:

Signed For Man City

55. Peter Lovenkrands

The Danish forward has been banging the goals in lately. After having a quiet start to the season, he has now scored 15 in 25 games. He has rejected a new contract offer from the Gers. Only 26, he has had Birmingham and Pompey enquiring, but they were told were to go.

Pet says: "I hope people will have been watching me recently, and my form might give me more options. I turned down a contract here in the summer. But at that point, I didn't know what was going to happen. It was nothing to do with the standard of contract. Few clubs are as big as Rangers - but I'd be interested in all offers." (17/01/09)

52. Adam Davies

Adam will train with Everton for the rest of the week, so Moyesy can have a look at him. The defender is 18 years old and has been capped for Wales at U19 & U21 level.

Cambridge boss, Rob Newman says: "I felt it was good for Adam and Michael to train with Premiership players in that environment and see what that stage is all about. I know David Moyes personally and he asked if he could have a closer look at them, and we haven't got a game this weekend so they've gone up there this week to train. They have aspirations to play at a high level and hopefully this will give them even more determination to try to fulfil them." (11/01/06)

Blue Kipper says:

51. Michael Morrison

Mike is back at Cambridge after a week training with Everton. He was chuffed to be at Bellefield. Well who wouldn't?

Mike says: "It's just a different world. At Everton, there are eight or nine coaches and I'm not used to that at Cambridge. Here there are only two coaches and you don't realise how hard Rob (Newman) and Spearo (Tony Spearing) work and what a good job they do until you've seen that. Where we went, they had five pitches and a gym right next door as well as an Astroturf pitch with everything on one site. You could use the facilities however much you wanted whereas we have to travel around for everything.

On one day, David Moyes got the defenders into a room and showed clips from Everton games from this season, going through it and saying what they could or should have done. We haven't got the use of that at Cambridge and they take it out on the training ground. They put the strikers into it so the whole session went from just watching it to going out and doing the whole thing.

I'd heard a few stories that he was quite a fiery bloke but he was quite placid and his coaching was really good. He watched over all the sessions, asked questions and got everyone involved. There's so much to learn and even if nothing comes from it, it was such a good experience for both me and Adam. Training with some of the best players in England has got to improve you and it's nice to have an experience of other players and types of football because every league has a different style.

It's good to see what other teams are trying to do and how they're training to win games because there's more than one way to do it. If I could get into the Premiership, it would be a dream come true. I've got to make sure I keep my feet on the ground, but the lads do that for me. I just thought I'd be with the youth team for the rest of the year and it would be next year before I got a chance." (20/01/06)

A 17 year old central defender, who has played this season in the conference. He was just 15 when he became the youngest ever Cambridge player. A tall defender already shows maturity beyond his years on the pitch and has shown himself to be a natural leader. Mike will train with Everton for the rest of the week, so Moyesy can have a look at him.

Cambridge boss, Rob Newman says: "I felt it was good for Adam and Michael to train with Premiership players in that environment and see what that stage is all about. I know David Moyes personally and he asked if he could have a closer look at them, and we haven't got a game this weekend so they've gone up there this week to train. They have aspirations to play at a high level and hopefully this will give them even more determination to try to fulfil them." (11/01/06)

Blue Kipper says:

46. Mark Schwarzer

Skippy (to his mates) has just shocked Boro with a transfer request, which has been granted. The Aussie International will want to go straight into goal with his new team, as the 33 year old wants to keep his place for the World Cup in the Summer.

Schwarzer's agent Barry Silkman says: "Mark feels it's time to move on - he wants to stay in England, but he wouldn't rule out going abroad. Ideally he'll move in January - but who knows in football? When his contract was running out I had three or four Premier League clubs call me but Mark at that time was not interested in talking to them, he just wanted to stay at Middlesbrough." (07/01/06)

Blue Kipper says:

44. Nicolas Anelka

David Moyes has had his say on this knobhead, after he suggested he wouldn't dream of going to Everton.

Moyesy says:"We were approached by an agent who said he was representing Nicolas Anelka. He informed us that the player had expressed an interest in joining Everton. We discussed the possibility but we are not "dreaming" about signing Nicolas Anelka. Our enquiries have suggested he is not the right man for this football club." (19/01/06)

A our source in France, HP has heard that Nic doesn't fancy Everton, but would like to join, yes you've guessed it Newcastle.

Le Sulk says:'I don't want to waste my time any more in the Turkish Championship. The only trouble is that they don't want to sell me for nothing. But my brothers are trying to find me a club in England. I have heard of Everton's interest, but I don't want to go there. I want to get back into the Premiership and I would like that club to be Newcastle United.' (11/01/06)

The rumour mills are in over drive on the possibility of Le Sulk joining the Blues. Maybe Moyesy knowing the players reputation for pledging his life to a club, then moving on three weeks later, may move for a possible loan deal. There is no denying that when he puts his mind to it the Frenchman is hot property, the problem is putting his mind to it. Fenerbahçe, his current club are rumoured to be hanging out for £7million big ones. Everton need a striker of proven class, Le Sulk wants away, so there may be a bit of mileage in this one. (10/01/06)

This puzzled soul is a top player, when he gets his mind on it. Unfortunately PSG, Arse, Real Madrid, redshite, Shitteh, and Fenerbahçe have seen both sides of Nic (to his mates). He's 27 now and should be coming into his prime. Some how it looks as though he's past that.

Nic says: "I don't know when I will leave Turkey. It will depend on the offers. If I left, I would see myself playing in England. The idea of returning to a big club is moving me forward." (07/01/06)

Blue Kipper says:

43. Djimi Traore

Moyesy thought he had signed him in the Summer, but was let down at the last minute. We will always be grateful to Jim (to his mates) for being the inspiration to the great classic shanty "Don't Blame It On." (07/01/06)

Blue Kipper says:

Traore in the Summer

42. Jerzy Dudek

The luckiest goalie in the world is not getting a game at the shite and is looking to move on. We are looking for a goalie so some reports are putting 1+1 together. But we couldn't have someone as ugly as him. Who would want a goalie with a piece of putty for a nose? (07/01/06)

Blue Kipper says:

41. Fatih Tekke

Fatty's agent is making noises about an eleventh hour bid from the Blues. A fee in the region of £3.5m is being bandied about for the Turkisk forward. Apparently behind the scenes discussions are going on as we speak, and if there is any truth in the rumour, all parties will have to get their fingers out before the midnight deadline once again comes and goes for the rest of the season.

Ceylan Caliskan ( Tekke's Agent) says: "It is going to be hard with the deadline coming. But we are now meeting with Trabzonspor and will see what happens." (31/01/06)

Everton and Wigan bid for him in the Summer, but the £2m bid was too small. Fatty (to his mates) was Trabzonspor's top scorer last season with 31 goals in 34 games. Wigan have now pulled out of the race, leaving Everton to sign the striker if they up the cash.

Pie eater, Jewell says: "We had a look at him in the summer and tried for him then, and we've had another good look at him since. Tekke is an international, a top quality player, which is a mark of how far we've come as a club that we can afford to pass on players of that quality." (04/01/06)

Fatty In The Summer

Blue Kipper says:

34. Angelos Basinas

According to sources in Greece, Angel underwent a medical in Merseyside last Wednesday and if he can agree personal terms will join Everton. He has been without a club since his contract with Panathinaikos expired in September. (03/01/06)

A mystery Everton spokesman says: "We've had phone calls about this but to be honest we know nothing about it." (30/12/05)

The Greek international, angel (to his mates) is keen to finish his career in the Premiership. The 29-year-old balding, midfielder could put pen to paper early next week. (29/12/05)

Blue Kipper says:

33. Thomas Pichlmanne

Come and get me is the call from Tommy.

Tommy says: "My agent and my club have spoken to them and I am aware of their interest in me. A transfer to Goodison Park would be unbelievable and certainly a dream come true. I hope things can be sorted out, I am very keen on making the switch. I don't mind they are actually not among the top of the Premier League, it would still be a fantastic experience." (02/01/06)

Everton may look to SV Pasching, Austrian International, Tommy (to his mates). The striker fits the bill. He's tall, scores goals and most importantly, he's cheap. (29/12/05)

Blue Kipper says:

32. Peter Halmosi

Pet (to his mates) almost joined Everton in the summer, but his club Debrecen kb'ed the deal. The 26-year-old Hungarian left winger wants to play in the Premiership. It remains to be seen if Moyesy will add another left sided player with Andy Pandy, Jimmy Mac, and Killa on the books. On second thoughts. Go get him, Moyesy!

Pet says: "Lots of managers phoned me in the past weeks and they also informed Debrecen about their interest. I can't reveal any concrete offers, but all Hungarian footballers' dream is to play abroad." (24/12/05)

Blue Kipper says:

28. Rob Earnshaw

Moyes and Irvine watched Ernie play 12 minutes, as he came on as sub in the Wigan v WBA game on Sunday. Some reports say a £1.5m bid by Everton was rejected by the Baggies. (17/01/06)

Ernie wants away as soon as possible from WBA.

Ernie says: "It is as clear as crystal that I need to get away from West Brom for the sake of my domestic and international career. I don't really know what the future holds for me but it is increasingly clear that it's not here and I have to do something about it. I have worked hard on my game and think I deserve a better shot than I'm getting at the club. I am disappointed and very frustrated. I know I can do myself justice in the Premiership.

I'm learning all the time but I need playing time and I'm not getting it at Albion so there is only one alternative. While I will always have a smile on my face, I am getting a bit disillusioned with it all because it affects my chances with Wales." (09/01/06)

WBA manager, Robson has said Ernie can go if they get a big enough fee. (06/01/06)

Anyone who can do a tumble as good as Peter Bergrie must be looked at. Apparently he has put in a transfer request as he's not getting a game at the Baggies. Ernie(to his mates) scored 107 goals in just 167 starts for Cardiff and netted 7 times in 13 appearances for Wales. (21/12/05)

Blue Kipper says:

Signed For Norwich

25. Sean Davis

A name from the past has cropped up with relation to signing for the Blues. Long time Everton target from his Fulham days, Sean Davis is wasting away currently in Spurs reserves, and Sean for one is not happy with the situation. Moyesy has made no secret of his admiration for the midfielder, and Sean himself is considering a move away from White Hart Lane.

Sean says: "I want to try and play for Tottenham's first team but if that's not the case then I'm going to have to consider going on loan or a permanent move to another side. Most of us are used to playing week in, week out. When you're not it's hard to take. When you're not making an 18 or 20-man squad it can be a bit depressing - but you can't sulk. You have to keep working hard and be professional." (13/12/05)

Blue Kipper says:

Sean's Saga - Transfer Rumours

Signed For Pompey

24. Carlo Cudicini

News from our contacts 'darn sarf' say Carl (to his mates) is getting a bit restless on the bench, although he has a big fat contract which runs for another 3 years and has been talking about maybe moving to another club to play. The 32 years old Italian has only played once this season. (10/12/05)

Blue Kipper says:

23. Richard Martin

Some reports say that Everton will not signing Richard as he is too small. (26/01/06)

The 18-year-old keeper who hasn't even played for Brighton's first team is the latest goalkeeper Everton are about to sign.

Brighton's spokesman says: "I have seen the reports, but there has been no official approach from Everton for Richard. Richard is on a professional contract here at Brighton and he is highly-regarded. We know that a lot clubs have scouts at our games as we have a lot of promising young players." (08/12/05)

Blue Kipper says:

22. Tim Howard

We can exclusively reveal that Man Utd's American International goalie, Tim (to his mates! Honest) is looking for a move as he's not getting a look in with the signing of Van der Sar. News from his mates back in New Jersey say he would consider a move to Everton, although another unnamed Premiership side is also interested, as well as a Spanish side. (06/12/05)

Blue Kipper says:

21. Daniel Agger

Evertonian, Bronby centre half Danny (to his mates) could be a target for Everton. The 20 year old will be a great addition to the bench were he could play battleships with his Scandinavian mate PK.

Blue Kipper says:

Danny In The Summer

Signed For The shite

20. Stephen Warnock

Sources close to the shite's left sided midfielder Stephen Warnock, say he is unhappy at not getting a shout in the first team on a regular basis. The midfielder who can also play in defence, is a local lad born and bred, and a move without moving may appeal to him. He has had spells out on loan at Bradford and Coventry in recent seasons just to get a kick, and has two years left on his current deal. (29/11/05)

Blue Kipper says:

19. Christian Wilhelmsson

The 25 year old Anderlecht winger Chrissy (to his mates) is looking for a move to the Premiership. He was on the brink of joining Spurs last season, but it fell through. The Swedish International is being monitored by Newcastle and Tottenham. He would cost around £3.5m. One thing is for sure, if we sign him, we'll have a field day with his haircut. (28/11/05)

Blue Kipper says:

18. Arzu

The 24-year-old Real Betis midfielder Ar (to his mates) has been playing well both in La Liga and in Europe this season. With Betis fighting relegation and out of the Champions league, and Arzu not an automatic choice they may sell. Man City are thought to be Everton's rivals for the player. (27/11/05)

Blue Kipper says:

17. Robert Green

With Moyesy saying he could be looking for a new keeper, Rob (to his mates ) could be the boy. With Norwich not looking like they will come straight back up into the Premiership, and Rob wanting his England place for the World Cup, he would jump at the chance to return to the Premiership. (24/11/05)

Blue Kipper says:

16. Lee Trundle

The Rat wants Lee to prove himself in the Championship first before making the move to the Premiership.

Kevin Ratcliffe says: "Lee has got a great opportunity to play in the Championship with Swansea. I think he needs to get to that level first to see how he can handle it. The Premiership is a big, big step for Lee - you're talking about jumping up two divisions and that's a massive leap for anyone. When Premiership clubs take players from the lower leagues, they usually put them in the reserves first to bed them in. But, because of his age, Lee would have to go straight into the first team. At 29, he doesn't have time on his side. If he can succeed in the Championship then he stands an even better chance of a move to the Premiership and making a success of it. He'd only need to score regularly for one year in the Championship to attract interest from the Premiership. He might have turned 30 by then, but that won't matter too much if he's scoring goals on a regular basis. Clubs could still get a year or two out of him." (01/12/05)

Swansea manager, Kenny Jackett says: ''Lee could score goals in any team, even in the Premiership. He has to be in a side that creates chances for him - like most goalscorers, service is the key. But if you get the ball into his feet in and around the penalty box, where he is strong, then Lee will get goals for anybody. He has been in a Swansea side where we have got the ball to him and created chances for him, and in that situation he will always convert a good percentage.''

Lee has stated he's an Everton supporter and if the opportunity comes to play in the Premiership I can understand that. We said when Sheffield Wednesday made an offer that this club is stable financially and that any deal would have to be right for both parties. Generally, I try not to worry about things that I can't really affect. If Everton ring me about Lee there's nothing I can do about that.

But if it did happen, I would like to think Lee would remember that we are an ambitious club and I am an ambitious manager. I would like to think he realises that we helped him to be the player he is. I believe our progression and our professionalism have played a big part in Lee's development. I would like to think Lee's happy here and wants to stay. Long may the speculation about my players continue, because it shows they and I must be doing something right.'' (30/11/05)

Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins says: "Lee has given a couple of interviews where he has made it clear that he has an affection for Everton. And now the Everton manager has turned up at one of our games I think people are putting two and two together. But there's never been any contact between Everton and ourselves and I've got no idea if David Moyes was even watching Lee. It could be that Everton watch most of Tranmere's games if they are not playing themselves. It's on their doorstep after all. We're not fearing that Everton are about to come in for Lee. Whatever develops over the next month or over the next two years we will deal with when it happens,"

Lee says: "I think deep down if a Premiership club comes in, no Swansea fan would begrudge me moving on to the top flight. I'm an Everton fan and I'd give anything to play for them, and I think everyone knows that." (29/11/05)

Apparently Moyesy was at Prenton Park to watch Lee in action for Swansea against Tranmere on Saturday.
Lee says: "Everton is my club. I grew up loving them and I don't think anyone could argue with that." (28/11/05)

The Evertonian scouser would love to join his hometown club. The left footed striker has pushed Swansea to top of league one with his 17 goals in 16 games. The 29 year old scored 23 last season. Swansea rejected a bid of £750,000 for him from Sheff Wed earlier in the season.

Lee says: "I think I can do it in the Premiership. I'm a goalscorer and believe in my own ability. That's the way you've got to go out and play football. It's no good settling for something when you think you can do better. I believe I'm a player who can play at the highest level. It's out of my hands if a big club comes in and puts a bid in. It's just up to me to do my thing on the pitch and that's what I'm doing." (23/11/05)

Blue Kipper says:

15. Jimmy Bullard

Wigan manager has ko'd the notion that JB will be leaving the JJB.

Jewell says: "We have had no enquiries for any of our players, and even if we had, we are not in the business of selling our best players at this football club." (23/11/05)

The former West Ham player (JB to his mates) was picked up for £750,000 from Barry Fry's Posh by Wigan boss Paul Jewell. He was one of the main reasons Wigan got promoted to the premiership. Hasn't scored the goals from midfield Wigan hoped for, but still one of the first names on the team sheet. Jewell has no need to sell the 27 year old. (21/11/05)

Blue Kipper says:

14. Roy Keane

Moyesy has given Paddy a good luck message as he join's his old club.

Moyesy says: "Roy Keane has joined a terrific club so good luck to him." (16/12/05)

After all the sightings, my mate told me this story, the texts, the calls. All shit. The mild mannered Irish man has joined Celtic, were probably he was always going to go. So The Blues join the likes of Madrid, Bolton, West Ham all kicking their heels. As my mum always said, 'if it's meant to be, its meant to be'. Always thought it was a daft saying, but I thought after 38 years of putting up with me, she deserves a mention. (15/12/05)

Real Madrid have said that Paddy is merely on a list of possible targets and that no medical has taken place.

Real Madrid's Antonio Garcia Ferreras says: "Roy Keane is on the list of possible signings that the club is discussing at the moment. But nothing has been decided as yet. Contrary to reports in the press the player has not passed a medical with Real nor will he do so in the next couple of days. What is true is that the player was offered to the club around a month ago and because of his characteristics he is the sort of player that interests the technical staff. They are going to sit down in seven or eight days and decide on who, if anyone, the club will sign when the transfer window opens." (12/12/05)

Paper talk? According to some sources Paddy has already had a medical in England and will now sign for Real Madrid early next week. (11/12/05)

At least Everton are saying something, after reports today suggested that mild mannered Keano is about to put pen to paper at Goodison. Moyesy is at least prepared to tell the fans the latest update.

Moyesy says: "I couldn't give you any more information about Roy Keane. We have got an interest in Roy Keane but I couldn't give you any more than that at the moment. I have no idea what the situation is. I can just tell you what is happening from our side." (09/12/05)

Michael Kennedy says:"There is nothing to report and I have no idea if there will be any decision this week." (07/12/05)

Everton have confirmed that they have been in talks with ex Man United midfieder Roy Keane. The talks however did not take place on the Big One at Blackpool. Roy has told the Blues and the other interested parties that he will make a decision on Monday concerning his future.

Moyesy says: "I can confirm we have had talks with Roy Keane." (02/12/05)

Another flurry of calls to bluekipper this morning, and our source close to the club, he's a guy that lives in Goodison Road, well thats close, is saying our man Roy has been spotted going into the halls of Goodison this morning. Other call to us have spotted Keano on the Big One in Blackpool, and cruising up and down the Mersey, slagging Mancs off at the top of his voice. (02/12/05)

The Keane Spotters have been out in force. Paddy has been spotted in Broadgreen hospital (obviously taking a medical), at Lourdes hospital (taking another medical), at Bellefield (with his boots), at Goodison (looking at the executive boxes), a hotel near his Cheshire home (with Moyesy) and at a London conference centre (with Big Keith). All in one day. He's still as fit as when he was 21. Sign him. (30/11/05)

Rumours were rife last night that Roy was on his way to Goodison. Mesage Boards, text's, phone calls, and even reports on Sky News were claiming Roy will be at Goodison in a player Coach Role. Roy has apparently met up with Moyesy to discuss terms.

Bookies across the nation have slashed their odds on the genteel Irish lad pulling on the Royal Blue. A hint of caution though, bookies slash their odds for two reasons. Firstly if they have inside info that something is about to happen, or secondly the Pied Piper effect. Everyone nails their cash on him, so everyone else follows suit. Bookies drop their price accordingly to protect their interests, and still clean up, after nothing