Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar has responded to rumours he could leave the club this summer.
The South african international is reportedly a target for both Tottenham Hotspur and Atletico Madrid, but insists he is happy to remain at Everton - at least for the time being.
“It is true that I only have two years remaining on my contract,” Pienaar told KickOff.com.
“It has been a happy two years at the club so far and I am delighted to have played a small part in the success we have achieved in finishing fifth in consecutive seasons and reaching the FA Cup Final.
“But you never know in football what tomorrow will bring. Who knows in one or two years’ time where I will be? I am a proud Everton player at present and would welcome it if the club moved to secure my long-term future, but that kind of thing is out of my hands.”
Despite welcoming the possibility of a contract extension at Goodison park, Pienaar admitted the lure of the Primera Liga could take him to Spain at some point in the future.
He added, “I enjoyed playing in the Champions League with Ajax [Amsterdam] and have been really pleased when I see how my ex-teammates like Wesley Sneijder and Rafael van der Vaart have gone on to excel in Spain.
“But at this time I can only reiterate that any speculation regarding my future is exactly that.”
Monday 8 June 2009
Friday 5 June 2009
Moyes to bring Owen back to Merseyside
Everton are again being strongly linked with a move for Michael Owen and The Mirror suggest that David Moyes will sign him on a free transfer from Newcastle if the striker will reduce his salary demands to £50,000 a week.
The Blues are likely to have little more than £15m to spend on new players this summer which makes Bosman-style transfers attractive to Moyes.
Owen, despite his England credentials, is now 30, however, and continues to struggle with injuries.
The Blues are likely to have little more than £15m to spend on new players this summer which makes Bosman-style transfers attractive to Moyes.
Owen, despite his England credentials, is now 30, however, and continues to struggle with injuries.
Agent: Premier League interest in Martins
The agent of Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins claims that his client has been the subject of enquiries by three clubs from the upper echelons of the Premier League.
The Nigerian hotshot is almost certain to leave St James' Park after the Barcodes' demotion to the Championship and has been linked with a big-money move abroad, as well as with Everton, Arsenal and Aston Villa.
The Blues would be the underdogs in a bidding war for the 24 year-old, though, given David Moyes's comparatively small budget.
The Nigerian hotshot is almost certain to leave St James' Park after the Barcodes' demotion to the Championship and has been linked with a big-money move abroad, as well as with Everton, Arsenal and Aston Villa.
The Blues would be the underdogs in a bidding war for the 24 year-old, though, given David Moyes's comparatively small budget.
Transfer rumours
City targeting Lescott; Moyes looks at Neill
Manchester City have reportedly sounded out Everton regarding Joleon Lescott and are thought to be initially offering £12m for the star defender.
The Blues are clearly not interested at that price but rumours suggest they may be tempted to cash in for around £20m.
While useful to a club with Everton's limited budget, few would regard £20m as enough for one of the Blues' most import, an England international to boot, and many fans feel that moneybags City should shell out an awful lot more for a player of his calibre.
David Moyes, meanwhile, is reported to be interested in talking to Lucas Neill after the fullback rejected a new contract at West Ham. The Australian international is 31 but could be a useful addition given Everton's weakness at right back.
Manchester City have reportedly sounded out Everton regarding Joleon Lescott and are thought to be initially offering £12m for the star defender.
The Blues are clearly not interested at that price but rumours suggest they may be tempted to cash in for around £20m.
While useful to a club with Everton's limited budget, few would regard £20m as enough for one of the Blues' most import, an England international to boot, and many fans feel that moneybags City should shell out an awful lot more for a player of his calibre.
David Moyes, meanwhile, is reported to be interested in talking to Lucas Neill after the fullback rejected a new contract at West Ham. The Australian international is 31 but could be a useful addition given Everton's weakness at right back.
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