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Andy Johnson
Fulham
have announced that AJ has signed a 4 year deal for an undisclosed
fee. Reports that the initial fee will be reduced from £10.5m
to £9m, but will still rise to £13m with add on's
if the player plays so many games. So get spending the money Bill.
(07/08/08)
Fulham
are still trying to sign AJ but for a smaller fee.
Fulham
boss Roy Hodgson says: "I
think the situation is still ongoing. The transfer negotiations
are still going on as far as I know. I haven't spoken to the chief
executive today so I can't tell you more than that. He's the one
negotiating with Everton." (03/08/08)
The
delay in Fulham parading AJ in front of the cameras with his new
Cottagers shirt, couldn't be that he's had trouble with the medical,
could it? Surely Fulham are not trying to reduce the price and
add a few more add on's. Are they? Surely not! (31/07/08)
Everton
have confirmed that AJ is off to Fulham. The fee is believed to
be £10.5m, which could rise to £12m with add ons.
Everton
spokesman says: "Everton
can confirm that it has agreed an eight figure sum with Fulham
for the services of Andrew Johnson. This is subject to the player
agreeing personal terms and negotiating a medical."
(28/07/07)
As
the Everton squad settle in to the Chicago
way of life, AJ is thought to be having a medical at Fulham, as
his transfer darn sarf looks a certainty. Still no confirmation
from Everton. (28/07/08)
It
seems like AJ's fate is now sealed as he is reported to have stayed
behind as the Blues fly out to the States to carry on their pre
season preparations. After apparently jumping in a taxi from Deepdale
on Tuesday night, and playing no part at all at Forest
last night, AJ it seems will be twiddling his thumbs to Mr. Al
Fayed comes up with the required loot to take him back darn sarf.
(26/07/08)
Trying
to collate all the quotes, rumours, reports, whispers and down
right lies is a favorite pastime of the Evertonian during the
Summer. We love and hate at the same time trying to second guess
who we are going to sign or let go during the transfer window.
This season's Andy Johnson saga has taken the biscuit. When you
look back at the end of last season AJ himself was angry of reports
of him leaving. He said: "It's absolute rubbish." (see
below for full quote). The manager was equally forthright
less than a month ago when he said: "Andy
Johnson is not for sale - it is that simple." (see
below for full quote). Most fans thought well that's it then.
The papers are doing the usual and making things up because there's
fuck all to report.
So
how did we get to here today? Something has changed big time for
the events of the last few days to have taken place. Again Evertonians
will have to decide for themselves as there is nothing concrete
coming forward. Last week AJ was in the team at Cambridge and
a few nights ago he was seen entering Deepdale with the rest of
the squad, but then he was seen leaving on his own still wearing
his Everton trackie and jumping in a taxi to where ever. The papers
have loved it. Headlines of "Moyes fury at AJ." suggesting
the player refused to play as his head wasn't right. Followed
by a back page exclusive claiming That Everton had accepted a
bid from Fulham. Within minutes this was refuted by Everton's
chief transfer wheeler and dealer Keith Wyness. Which only fuels
the speculation and leaves the Evertonians muttering: "What
the fuck's going on?" One thing we do know
is the new kits on
sale today. (24/07/08)
We
think there's something fishy going on here. As yer ma says: "It'll
all come out in the wash."
Everton
C.E.O. Keith Wyness says: "Contrary
to some media reports that have surfaced throughout the course
of today, the club can confirm that no offer has been received
nor has any deal been agreed for Andrew Johnson with Fulham Football
Club." (23/07/08)
With
AJ missing from the team that played Preston
last night, fans were asking the question: "Is he off?"
The media is full of the story that Fulham are close to sealing
a £10.75m deal. (23/07/08)
Andy
Johnson told Everton fans at the friendly against Cambridge that
he wasn't going anywhere. Moyesy has said that the player was
not for sale, but still the reports come along that he is due
to move. This time it's Fulham who are supposed to be getting
ready to bid over £10m for him. (21/07/08)
Everton
have denied that any bid at all has been received from Wigan.
Earlier today many media outlets run with the story.
It's
been reported that Everton have rejected a £9m bid from
Wigan for AJ. It remains to be seen if Everton won't sell at all
or if Wigan up the bid to over £10m they may be tempted.
Sunderland, West Ham and Fulham are said to watching what goes
on. (17/07/08)
Andy
Johnson sat on the bench for Everton as two youngsters were given
preference over him in Everton's first friendly of the season
in Switzerland
yesterday. The match commentator on evertontv said "There
is nothing sinister in it." Fulham are now thought to be
ready to make a bid for AJ. (13/07/08)
According
to reports in the North East, Sunderland have made a £10m
bid for AJ. This is on top of reports that Steve Bruce will make
a formal bid to take the striker to Wigan when Everton return
from Switzerland. (12/07/08)
Despite
being included in the official
squad to go to Switzerland, various media outlets and mates
of the groundsmen at Finch Farm have AJ signing for Wigan today.
(08/07/08)
Moyesy
has slammed all the reports that AJ is ready to be sold.
Moyesy
says: "Andy
Johnson is not for sale - it is that simple. He is a highly valued
member of my senior squad and I look forward to seeing him when
the players report back for pre-season
training." (27/06/08)
Yet
another club is said to be after the Everton striker. Reports
say Sunderland have made a £10m bid for AJ. Roy Keane wants
a striker to replace the injured Kenwyne Jones, who could be out
for up to 9 months. (26/06/08)
Man
City and Wigan are the latest to be looking at AJ. The Sunday
papers were saying Moyesy has to sell to raise some cash and Andy
may be the one to be sacrificed, even though the player has always
said he wants to stay. (23/06/08)
More
rumours flying around the papers that Andy will be subject to
bids from Boro West Ham and Villa. We'll see! (09/06/08)
Reports
that Andy maybe leaving the club have been rubbished by the player
himself.
AJ
says: "I
have seen the story in the newspaper and it's absolute rubbish.
I have recently signed a new deal at Everton, which I was delighted
to do. Of course there is competition for striking places here
but I wouldn't have it any other way and neither would the manager.
Stories like this make me really angry and I can only promise
the fans that I love being at Everton, I am fully prepared to
fight for a place in the side like everyone else in the squad
and that leaving the club has never even entered my head. We've
had a great season and I look forward to helping this club progress
even more in the next few years." (28/04/08)
Blue
Kipper says: 
Signed
For Fulham |
