Transfer deadline day: Jelavic poised to sign as Everton eye two more
by tmallows on Jan 31, 2012 9:55 AM GMT
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Well, well, this is exciting isn't it?! We had kinda grown used to watching transfer deadline day from a distance, worrying about who would leave rather than who would come in.
But, after the sale of Bily to Spartak Moscow David Moyes has FINALLY been given some funds (just the £20million+ of sales first through). That means we can actually watch deadline day unfold with genuine excitement - this excitement almost reached fever pitch when late last night the club agreed a fee with Rangers for striker Nikica Jelavic.
The Croat striker is heading to Finch Farm this morning to discuss personal terms and undergo a medical (indeed SSN has just shown picutres of him arriving). That through is expected to be a formality as the forward is reportedly keen on a move to Goodison. The sticking point was always the fee, with Rangers - one of a few clubs in a worse financial position than Everton - pushing for a fee upwards of £8million while the Toffees are looking for a down payment of £3.5million with add ons rising to around £6million.
Then, depending on that deal, Moyes will have a hunt down the back of the sofa to see what he can find to fund deals elsewhere....
First up, Greek defender Kostas Manolas is on standby to seal a move to Everton. A 500,000 Euro fee has been agreed with his club AEK Athens, as well as personal terms, it just rests on whether there is enough cash left from the Jelavic deal. If the deal does fall through then the Toffees may make a move again in the summer when Manolas is out of contract.
The reported third deal is less clear. The dream move would be Blackburn's Junior Hoilett, but Liverpool Echo reporter Gregg O'Keefe confirmed last night that the club could not afford the forward once the Jelavic deal was completed.
A loan move therefore looks most likely, with Fiorentina winger Alessio Cerci and Inter's Luc Castiagnos among the names mentioned.
Conspiracy theorists have suggested there may be another shock departure - with Jack Rodwell a popular choice - and given the drama of previous transfer windows you just never know.
However, the fact that Everton are poised to actually sign ONE player is progress and reason to get excited.I have always said that the team is one or two players away from a decent team so hopefully come 11pm tonight Moyes has plugged the gaps in the starting line-up and we can look to the rest of the season with optimism.
Here at RBM we will keep you updated with any last minute moves he hear of - also check out our Twitter feed too @rbmersey. Feel free to leave your comments on the last minute deals below.
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Jelavic looks good in blue
Let’s just hope that his SPL scoring rate can transfer to the EPL.
@sibsinExile
WHATT?!?!
French journalist Julien Laurens on Twitter: “Just spoken to @louissaha08. He is waiting to see what will happen regarding a move to Tottenham on loan.”
@sibsinExile
I like Saha...
But he has been poor this season. With Jelavic coming in I would love a swap deal with Spurs between Saha and Pienaar – imagine a front line of Pienaar,Drenthe, Donovan, Osman and Jelavic!
Deadline day hasn’t been this much fun for years!
Even though this will never happen
I thought a swap deal between Saha and Pavlyuchenko might be possible just cause he has overstayed his welcome there.
@sibsinExile
Odd news on both sides. It’d leave us still with three recognised – my personal opinion of Straq makes me think two – strikers, and Louis has been awful this year. Can’t see what’s in it for ’arry.
Would love Peanut to come back, but can’t see it happening. Spurs are trying to package him and Bassong to QPR for more money than they’re worth.
by holdsoftheships on Jan 31, 2012 12:24 PM GMT reply actions
Well, Jelavic sounds like it's pretty much a done deal.
And Anichebe is pretty much a striker so we have more options on top of Vellios, Straq, McFadden (uggghh), and Saha (unless of course he goes to Spurs on loan)
@sibsinExile
From Phil McNulty on Twitter:
Louis Saha from Everton to Spurs now looking a done deal. Really intriguing move that. #bbcfootball
YES! Everton fans rejoice
Now the question is: Who is the first choice striker? And will we now start 2 upfront?
So many questions
@sibsinExile
This day gets stranger and stranger...
The Manolas deal is now reportedly off – presumably due to cash (or lack of it) but we want him (for free ) in the summer. However, Pienaar is believed to be part of the Saha deal. TBH the form of Duffy means we are not deperate for a defender so I would take him in the summer. A Pienaar/Saha swap would be too good to be true!!
uh oh
Sky sports reports jelavic flying back to Scotland. Couldn’t agree to personal terms
by Brian_Goodison on Jan 31, 2012 1:03 PM GMT via iPhone app reply actions
There is a fake Sky Sports account on Twitter
skysportsalan I think he is called, spreading rumours about Jelavic. All the other reliable Twitter journos suggest it is all going to plan though – fingers crossed!
wasn't that account
But maybe there is another fake account. Which is what I’m hoping
by Brian_Goodison on Jan 31, 2012 1:22 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
Dont be surprised
To see Steven Pienaar back in an Everton shirt once the 11 o’clock bell rings. We also enquired for Nicky Maynard and Junior Hoilett. Maynard was a no go from the off. Hoilett was knocked back as valuation is too low – freebie in the summer though his options will be wide open.
The Jelavic back to Scotland is a load of tosh fabricated by some clown on Twitter.
Via Soccernet
“Interesting twist on Saha – the odds on Steven Pienaar returning to Everton have been slashed from 10-1 to even money. "
@sibsinExile
Jelavic just about done
Tony Barrett (Times) reports that everything is done, medical passed this morning, personal terms agreed.
This is the most excitement I've felt as an Everton fan in a long time
And this is with just 5 million extra. Imagine if we actually had some decent cash
@sibsinExile
yea but Moyes isn't exactly great when he has a lot of cash
Seems better when he keeps signings low
by Brian_Goodison on Jan 31, 2012 1:23 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
hahaha yes
this is very true. we should probably give him only 10 mill and tell him that he has to sign atleast 2-3 players. That way, he keeps overachieveing and getting great value
@sibsinExile
I wouldn't mind giving him 25M
And telling him 15M is for Landon
by pearljamfan80 on Jan 31, 2012 4:38 PM GMT up reply actions
Jelavic Signs Four and a half year deal
Done
Also Pienaar to join us in from 11/1 to 11/10 (which is near even money)
Guardian saying Saha deal is done too - Harry just can't resist
That really is a wierd one, would love Pienaar to come back though.
For Spurs
The thinking on Saha is that he will simply be cover, since Spurs are planning on selling Pav back to a Russian club. I wouldn’t expect Saha to actually see any of the field at WHL.
NotThoseSpurs.wordpress.com
by Mike_L_Goodman on Jan 31, 2012 1:38 PM GMT up reply actions
I know
But it’s still a weird signing. I mean, he’s been pretty awful. I’m sure they could have gotten many other loans with in-form strikers, maybe not with the EPL experience, but still.
@sibsinExile
Arry doesn't do "not with EPL experience"
NotThoseSpurs.wordpress.com
by Mike_L_Goodman on Jan 31, 2012 1:57 PM GMT up reply actions
Saha Deal Fell Through
He went to sign the contract but missed and signed the table instead!
Sorry, couldnt resist that one.
by DarrenMelling on Jan 31, 2012 1:44 PM GMT up reply actions
More stuff on Twitter:
Gregory Ioannidis @LawTop20
“Manolas just stated that he will not be joining Everton! I wonder what made him change his mind…”
Adam Johnson?
A rumor saying he is poised to make a move here. Also the Saha and pienaar things are reported to be loans?
by Brian_Goodison on Jan 31, 2012 2:12 PM GMT via iPhone app reply actions
Also if all this stuff happens, where did the money come from? And also, I guess the club wasn’t lying when they said Moyes would have money to spend. I wonder how quickly that will be forgotten
by Brian_Goodison on Jan 31, 2012 2:26 PM GMT via iPhone app reply actions
What the hell, so it's not a loan?
via soccernet: “Tony Barrett reports Louis Saha has signed an 18-month contract with Spurs.”
@sibsinExile
I hope it is a straight sale
Then we get some money from him. And how are people on twitter pissed he is leaving? Saha blows chunks right now
by Brian_Goodison on Jan 31, 2012 2:38 PM GMT via iPhone app reply actions
This window’s been mental, so far.
If we manage to get cash for Louis, it’ll be better business than selling Lucas Neill for profit a couple of years ago. We’ll be selling sand to Man City next.
by holdsoftheships on Jan 31, 2012 2:44 PM GMT reply actions
Johnson at Finch Farm?
Report saying he is currently undergoing a medical
by Brian_Goodison on Jan 31, 2012 2:53 PM GMT via iPhone app reply actions
Adam Johnson looks like it's not happening
Things got real quiet after a real flurry of rumors.
@sibsinExile
my guess
Is Moyes made the call and quickly saw there was no way to work out something because of his wages
by Brian_Goodison on Jan 31, 2012 5:07 PM GMT via iPhone app reply actions
Yeah I don't think it is a goer, unless it is a real secret deal
Pienaar looks hopeful though, wonder if Moyes will sneak in another deal before the deadline too?
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