95. Stephen Hunt

Everton never made a bid for Hunt according to the reading manager. Hunt would have loved to join Everton.

Steve Coppell says: "I spoke with David Moyes - I think it was Sunday - and he was just making a call regarding a number of players' situations. I explained the situation and never heard from him again. Nobody at this club heard from anyone else at Everton."

Hunt says: “I spoke to the manager (Steve Coppell), the director of football (Nick Hammond), the coaches. They were asking if I wanted to leave, and they knew my stance. I haven’t been a bad apple in the club over the last two or three years.

“I could have been, but I wasn’t. I have been ultra professional and probably deserve a little bit better from them. But then again, I understand where they are coming from. They wanted to keep hold of me. But to further my career, that would have been a good move. I suppose you could say I am a little bit wounded and a little bit disappointed, so that will re-focus me into doing well.

"Listen, if a club wanted me that badly, they would have paid the £5million, so I mustn't have been doing that well." (03/09/08)

Jesus I can't wait till midnight. I can have a blow, the kids can have the TV back and Moyesy and Blue Bill will have to live till January with their transfer decisions. Sky TV have reported that the Blues have had a £3.5m bid turned down for Reading loony Stephen Hunt, Petr Cech is said to be delighted that Hunty is staying in the Championship till at least January. (01/09/08)

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94. Carlo Nash

Carlo has this evening signed for the Blues as our second choice keeper, yes you guessed it for an undisclosed fee. If your interested, Kevin Bond has been sacked from Bournemouth, Berbatov is having a medical at Manure, Man City fans are celebrating after technically becoming the richest club in the world, and Blue Bill is counting his penny bottle to see if we can capture someone from the Vauxhall Conference before midnight.

Carlo says: "I have known of Everton's interest for the last couple of weeks and there have been a few sleepless nights hoping it would go through. Finally it has and I am over the moon." (01/09/08)

Former Manchester City, Middlesbrough and Preston goalkeeper Carlo Nash is said to be joining the Blues in a deadline deal today. The third choice Wigan keeper is needed by Moyesy as cover for Tim Howard. No disrespect to Carlo, but I am getting quite depressed watching Sky Sports reporting on takeovers and last day record breaking deals and our news is around Carlo imminent arrival. (01/09/08)

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Signed For Everton

93. Michael Theoklitos

With Moyes still looking for an experienced keeper as cover for Tim Howard, the 27 Melbourne Victory goalkeeper has been tipped by a few web sites to sign for Everton. He was voted as the best keeper in the Australian A-League in 2007. (01/09/08)

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90. Segundo Castillo

Segundo made it signing number two for Moyesy this week after he put pen to paper this evening at Finch Farm. The Ecuadorian Internationals work permit was granted, and we shall now wait and see if Moyesy adds him to his wafer thin squad for the visit of Pompey on Saturday. (28/08/08)

Everton are to sign Ecuador international Segundo subject to a medical and to a work permit. The 26 year old midfielder plays for Red Star Belgrade. He has played 33 times for Ecuador. Apparently its a one year loan deal with a view to a permanent deal next summer. (27/08/08)

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Signed For Everton

89. Kamil Zayatte

Apparently he's signed for Hull on a years loan. (31/08/08)

Zayette wasn't part of the Young Boys squad which played in the UEFA Cup tie in Debecen last night. So he is on the move, but it could be to Newcastle.

His agent Roger Boli says: "I don’t know what is happening at Everton, actually there might be a slight problem between David Moyes and his president regarding the signing, and I’m also aware of the fact that Newcastle want him as well. I can’t tell with which club he is going to sign for the moment, but I may tomorrow.” (29/08/08)

Kamil a 23 year old Guinea International is on the brink of joining Everton according to his agent. He has 10 international caps. The defender has visited Finch farm and was impressed. This is news to Young Boys Of Berne's manager Vladimir Petkovic, who expects Kamil to play in the Uefa Cup second leg tie against Debrecen in Hungary today.

Petkovic says: "Kamil will quite normally travel to Debrecen."

Boli says: “He is going to sign with Everton. I can tell you the deal is a permanent one; we are not speaking about a loan. He visited the club’s facilities and was impressed.” (27/08/08)

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Signed For Hull City on Loan

88. Jonathan de Guzmán

News is that Arsenal are looking to sign Jon for £12m. Strange that when Arsene Wenger said in a TV interview that they don't expect to sign any more players before the transfer deadline. (28/08/08)

Feyenoord are looking favourably on granting Jon a transfer to Everton.

Jon says: “I am certainly open to possible interest from that corner and from what I have heard lately, Feyenoord are happy to hear from them as well.” (27/08/08)

Jon (to his mates) has just got home from playing for the Netherlands in the Olympics. He plays midfield for Feyenoord. The 20 year old has scored 18 goals from 83 games. (26/08/08)

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87. Lars Jacobsen

One down six to go as the Blues finally captured their first signing of Summer 2008. Lars Jacobsen has come in on a free, on a one year deal from Everton's UEFA opponents of last season FC Nuremberg. The 28yr old defender never made the mark at the Germans but made his name at Odense, FC Copehagen and SV Hamburg. Not bad after eighty seven fishes but Lars still crept under our radar, though we did tip him last season. Lets now see Sean Wright, Mouthino, Rierra and co.

Were gonna win the league, were gonna win the league.......

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Signed For Everton

86. Thiago Motta

The Brazilian international is available after his club Atlético Madrid have said he is surplus to requirements. He was a top player with Barcelona for a few seasons, but has had bad injuries to his knee and only played 6 games last season. If he can stay fit he may be a decent addition. Pompey are thought to be in the hunt as well. (24/08/08)

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85. Shaun Wright-Phillips

Man City have won the battle to sign SWP.

Wright-Phillips says: "Obviously I’m delighted to come back to City and I just can’t wait to get started again.” (28/08/08)

Ahhh well for a day or two it got exciting, as we were led to believe SWP was Goodison bound. In fairness to the ex England International he would rather sit in Chelski's reserves amassing his fortune than playing week in week out for the Real Blues at home and in Europe.

In a further twist to the plot, SWP 'arl man Ian Wright, has been fuming on Talk Sport over Mr. Lindsay SWP's supposed agent. The said Mr. Wright (Everton's nemesis of old) has said that SWP is in talks at this very moment with a Premier League club, but for obvious reasons he could not say who. He had a right pop at Mr. Lindsay, saying that if he walked in the room now he would give him a knuckle butty, and make a stand for every football fan as we love football agents so so much. Well then who knows, is it City, Pompey or us The Blues, watch this space as I tire of saying !!

Agent Wayne Lindsay says: "He doesn't want to join either of them and we are now discussing the next move to see what we do. Because of all the problems there [City] and the uncertainty surrounding the place he is unsure.

He is speaking with the manager at the moment but he is settled in London. He would like to stay and that's the bottom line but it is up to the manager. We are looking at all the options really at this moment in time so I can't really say much more." (27/08/08)

Reports are coming in that Chelsea have told Shaun that he can leave. He can choose between Everton who want a loan deal and Man City who will bid hard cash. (26/08/08)

Claims in London that Everton have signed the England International. If it's true happy days, but no conformation from either Chelsea or Everton. Although he never played today for Chelsea against Wigan he looked happy enough sitting with the Chelsea players on the bench. (24/08/08)

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Signed For Man City

83. Albert Riera

Looks like Riera has got his wish as reports say the dark side have agreed a fee with Espanyol. (26/08/08)

As already mentioned, Albie's agent thinks the player will prefer the redshite, but they have less money to spend than us. If that's possible so you never know.

Andiarena Angel Castell says: "Both of them have put in an offer and although he would prefer to go to Liverpool, Everton have put in a better bid so you cannot tell yet where he will go. Everton said they are looking for a good player in his position and he is one of the best in Europe at attacking. Reira is desperate to leave Espanyol — absolutely desperate. He wants to play in the Premier League and to play against bigger clubs." (24/08/08)

According to sources in Spain, Everton have offered €11m for the Spanish winger in a bid to snatch him from under the noses of the team from across the park, who are thought to be ready to up their bid. The 26 year old left winger Albie (to his mates) had a 15 game loan spell at Man City in 2006. He has 5 Spanish caps. (23/08/08)

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Signed For the shite

82. Gökhan Inler

The Turkish born midfielder is currently with Udinese. He played in all 3 games for Switzerland in the recent Euro 08 championships. Apparently he is keen on the idea of joining the Premiership. (23/08/08)

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81. Jimmy Bullard

The Fulham midfielder has come out and said he wants to stay with Fulham.

Bullard says: "I love Fulham Football Club and I want to stay here and play for Fulham." (27/08/08)

Ex Blues target Jimmy Bullard is now back on Moyesy's radar and a fee of around £3m is being touted for the midfield joker. Jimmy left the Pie Eaters to go darn sarf back in 2006 to seek out London's bright lights. Injury though blighted his early days at Fulham but Jimmy came back strong at the end of last season to keep Al Fayed's boys in the Premiership.

Contract wrangles we are led to believe may lead to Jimmy's departure from Fulham, but Bluekipper have it on good authority that the fishing in the Leeds Liverpool Canal is the main reason the boy wants to move back north. Apparently a seven and a half pound trout was caught their recently, yer know one of those Mersey Trout's, and Bullard a keen fishing person is keen to land one!!.

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80. Freddie Ljungberg

Another rumour about Freddie joining Everton. A top player with Arsenal and Sweden a few years ago, but has recently had his contract terminated by mutual consent with West Ham after an unsucceseful time there. He is famously photographed in his Calvin Kleins and should sick to that now. Has recently retired from International football. (18/08/08)

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79. Tiago Mendes

Tiago looks like he is on his way to Monaco, unless he decides he doesn't want to.

Juve sporting director Alessio Secco says: "We are in talks with Monaco. We are on the same wavelength, a loan with the option of buying. Tiago must now decide." (28/08/08)

After been told by a good source (the bird who owns the chippy in Goodison Road) that Tiago would be the first new face at Goodison this season, it now seems that the Portuguese International does not fancy the next twelve months on Merseyside. After failing to make the grade at Juve, Tiago has to move on. The Blues have done all the legal stuff with Juventus, then it was just down to Tiago to give the nod. It now seems he is holding out for a move to Spain. Oh well if it doesn't rain it pours, now back to the drawing board Moyesy.

Tiago says: "I will not be going to Everton." (21/08/08)

Everton will sign Tiago on a years loan in time for the Portuguese international to be in the squad for West Brom. The deal could be made permanent if all parties agree after a year. (20/08/08)

The former Chelsea midfielder was thought to have agreed a loan deal with Newcastle, but the move has stalled. Everton are thought to have thrown their hat in the middle and the Juve player is thought to be considering a move to link up with former Portugese team mate Nuno Valente. As it is with all these deals, it will come down to money. (14/08/08)

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78. Alan Smith

Some media outlets are saying Smith may still sign for Everton before the transfer deadline. (01/09/08)

Apparently Kevin Keegan has pulled the transfer at the last minute, saying Smith could turn his game around as a Newcastle player. We don't know whether to laugh or cry.

Keegan says: “You’re only ever two or three games away from turning things around. I definitely think there’s a lot more to come from Alan. He knows that and we know that, and that’s what we’re working to do. He’s a player who wants to be successful. He’s got a lot of desire. If he didn’t have any desire, I’d say you were wasting your time. I know Alan will pull himself around.” (12/08/08)

If the papers are to be believed, smudge could be an Everton player before the season's kick-off against Blackburn for anything between £1m & £3m. (08/08/08)

The Newcastle 27 year old was once going to play in the England team (19 caps 1 goal) for ever after he scored on his debut for Leeds against the redshite. Now he couldn't hit a barn door with a banjo(is that right?) 33 games and no goals for the Geordies. A series of injuries including a year out of the game with a double leg and ankle break while at Man Utd and big discipline problems (sent off 7 times) leaves him struggling. He could be available for £1m. (05/08/08)

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77. Javi Martinez

More confusion over a reported £5m bid for Athletic Bilbao's midfielder. Spanish press have said it's been knocked back as the 19 year old has a £16m buy-out clause. Javi played against Everton in Howard Kendall's Testimonial in 2006.

A Bilbao spokesman says: "We do not wish to comment on this Everton news that has been pusblished in the press, the president is the only one who speaks about transfers, and he does not want to comment on this." (05/08/08)

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76. Guillermo Ochoa

Moyesy already has Tim Howard, Iain Turner and John Ruddy, but reports would have us believe he is still on the look out for an experienced shot stopper with the Blues starting the season off battling on four fronts. Club America's keeper Guillermo Ochoa has apparently been approached with a view to being Tim's understudy and eventually Number 1 at Goodison. The 23yr Mexican International is being touted for around £4m.

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74. Pascal Chimbonda

The Spurs full back maybe on the move and with Tony Hibbert still along way off fitness, Everton may join the chase. Newcastle are thought to be in the driving seat for him. (17/07/08)

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Signed For Sunderland

72. Mehmet Topal

Galatasaray are looking for as much dosh as possible if they are to release Topol at all.

Galatasaray chairman Adnan Polat says: “Both in the league and in Europe we have big ambitions, with this in mind we are not thinking of selling anyone.” (16/07/08)

It looks like Topal is happy that the Blues have expressed an interest in him. The defensive midfielder would cost Moyesy around £3m, and if his current club Galatasaray want to sell him, the Turkish International would jump at a move to Goodison.

Topal says: "I am aware of Everton's interest, and if the club feel it would be good for them to accept an offer, I would be more than willing to make the move." (15/07/08)

So we reach number seventy two in our Summer Fishy's and still yet no movement in the Goodison board room to sign anyone up. This is the one though, I am bloody sure, Galatasaray's Mehmet Topol is reported to be on Moyesy's radar. The 22yr old defensive midfielder will fill Harry Hill's boots, and like the rest he wants a bit of the Premiership. The bad news though is that he is under contract until 2013 with the Turkish Giants, and he is due to start filming on the New Fiddler on the Roof, the film which made him a household name. Jesus with a name like that, I just could not resist, .....ok then I will get my coat. (10/07/08)

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68. Vladimir Stojkovic

Everton have confirmed they won't be signing Vlad.

Ian Ross says: "He was at the club on Wednesday but left after only one hour. He did not justify anything to anybody. He is most probably not going to join us. We have been told that he is a complicated character but this surprised us." (23/07/08)

Vlad arrives at Finch Farm today on a trial period he hopes will lead to a permanent move to Everton.

Zoran Stojadinovic, Vlad's agent says: “If Moyes gives the OK, all the details will be done.” (16/07/08)

It looks like Vlad is on his way to Goodison to replace Kepler as Tim's Deputy. The Serbian shot stopper currently at Sporting Lisbon has spoken to Moyesy direct according to reports, and after some paperwork wrangles (now there's a surprise) Vlad should be winging his way to the Blues. The deal will be a twelve month loan deal with the option to purchase Vlad if he comes up to scratch for around £2m. Apparently Vlad chose Everton as Dai Davies was one of his heroes.

Vlad's Agent Zoran says: "I can confirm that Everton have made a bid for Stojkovic. The offer is a season-long loan, with an option to purchase the player definitively at the end of this period. The transfer fee is likely to be between 2.5 an 3 million euros. At this moment we’re just waiting for the visa to be able to travel. Things should be sorted out shortly. ‘Stoi’ is really excited about the possibility of going to England. What Stojkovic wants is to play, and if he goes to Everton he will fight hard with Howard to earn a starting place."

Vlad says: "It was the Everton manager himself, David Moyes, who spoke to me." (11/07/08)

Sporting Lisbon's goalie is being lined up as a replacement for Wessels according to some reports. Vlad (to his mates) is 21 years old and has 16 caps for Serbia.

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64. Marek Suchy

Apparently Suchy is waiting for either Everton or Rangers to sort out other transfers and then his may happen.

Suchy says: "What I know from my agent is the negotiations are still going on. The clubs which want me are waiting to see how other possible transfers will turn out and that is why I focus fully on Slavia at the moment. When something comes up, I will start making decisions." (12/07/08)

The 20 year old is keen on a move and Everton and Rangers are keeping an eye on the situation. Zorro (to his mates) plays centre back or central midfield. At 6'1" he has been a rock for his only Chech club, Slavia Praha. The fictional character says talks have taken place.

Suchy says: “Yes, it is true that these two clubs are interested in me. My agent Pavel Vandas told me. I cannot say. A lot depends on the first feeling from negotiations or on how much the coaches will want me in their team. At the moment there have been some opening negotiations going on.” (29/06/08)

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62. Steve Round

Steve has signed for Everton (05/07/08)

Apparently Steve was at Finch Farm yesterday to meet his new colluegues as pre-season training got under way. Everton are hopeful that the deal will be struck soon. (04/07/08)

Although Roundy has agreed to come to Join Everton, there is still that old chestnut, 'compo' to sort out with the Geordies.

Steve's agent, Colin Oliver of Key Sports Management, says: "It’s quite flattering for Steve to be approached by a manager of the calibre of David Moyes and be offered the assistant manager’s job at a club the size of Everton. Steve’s obviously at a big club already but this is a good opportunity for him.

Steve is not out of contract. His deal at Newcastle is a roll-over one from year to year. The clubs have been talking though and we hope they can come to a compromise. I’m quite sure that things will get sorted." (02/07/08)

Although there maybe no new faces to join the squad when they report back to Finch Farm this Thursday, Moyesy is keen to see that the deal to capture Ste is in place, so he can join the back room staff to welcome the players back. (29/06/08)

Our mole has got it on good authority that Ste (to his mates) will be joining Everton as number 2 to David Moyes. Roundy was assistant manager to Steve McClaren at Middlesborough and also part of the England coaching staff during McClaren's umbrella reign. He got his UEFA Pro Licence in 2004.(26/06/08)

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Signed For Everton

61. Aaron Lennon

More rumours in the Sunday papers that Everton were ready to table a £10m bid. (07/07/08)

The fastest winger in the Premiership, Spurs England international is rumoured to be available, Everton and Villa are sniffing around. Some say, Speedy (to his mates) can't control his speed due to his eyebrows being too big. Some say he disappears up his own arse. Some say given a run in the England team, Steve McLaren would still be England boss. Played over 80 games for Spurs scoring 7 goals. He has 9 England caps. He has a contract with Spurs until 2012. (26/06/08)

See Speedy In Action

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