Everton boost to keep Joleon Lescott as Manchester City chase Chelsea's John Terry

MANCHESTER CITY have had a £30m bid to sign John Terry rejected by Chelsea.

DAVID PRENTICE: Words come easily for Everton target Stephane M'Bia

THE saga of Rennes' midfielder Stephane M'Bia and Everton's alleged interest has been almost soap operatic.

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WHEN friendlies against Bury are being announced with a fanfare you know that things really are quite slow on the whole transfer front.

It can be argued that apart from a few very profile deals, most notably Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid, very few Premier League clubs have done much business yet.

The perceived wisdom is that managers tend to enjoy a few weeks off in the sun and for the summer tournaments to end and then one key deal kicks off the so-called transfer merry-go-round.

At the moment, with most clubs keeping their powder dry, there's no way of knowing who might outbid you for any of your preferred targets.

Leeds youngster Luke Garbutt states he's 'joining Everton' on Facebook page

PROMISING Leeds youngster Luke Garbutt has sparked a frenzy of transfer speculation, by telling pals on his Facebook website that he is to sign for Everton today!

Everton hoping Joleon Lescott turns back on Manchester City move

EVERTON are hoping Joleon Lescott will turn his back on the chance to join big spending Manchester City this summer.

Knowsley Council will agree to fast track compulsory purchase order for entire existing town centre of Kirkby

KNOWSLEY council leaders will be asked to explain the timing of their decision in principle to put a compulsory purchase order (CPO) on the whole of Kirkby town centre.

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Everton aiming to price Joleon Lescott out of Manchester City move

EVERTON are trying to price Manchester City out of the market for their coveted England defender Joleon Lescott.

Everton FC stadium buy-up of Kirkby town centre begins

Knowsley Council will agree in principle to use compulsory purchase orders to buy up Kirkby town centre.

Jack Rodwell's debt to Everton boss David Moyes

EVERTON midfielder Jack Rodwell believes manager David Moyes is the man to guide him through the next stage of his career.

Everton confirm pre-season friendly at Bury

Everton have confirmed they will face League Two side Bury this month.

Everton FC fan Chris Foy to referee FA Community Shield

THERE will be at least one Evertonian at Wembley Stadium after all in next month's FA Community Shield.

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Jack Rodwell salutes Everton boss David Moyes' impact

EVERTON midfielder Jack Rodwell believes manager David Moyes is the man to guide him through the next stage of his career.

WIN an unbeatable match day package and a new Everton shirt

THE new Everton Two store in the Liverpool One shopping centre, will be opened tomorrow by Everton manager David Moyes.

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Former Newcastle striker Micheal Owen is expecting to join either Everton or Aston Villa according to the latest reports.

Owen is now out of contract at St James' Park and a free agent who can move on to anyone who takes his fancy. Hull and Stoke have both been linked but apprently neither are likely to land his signature as he does not fancy another season of relegation struggle.

According to the Independent the Owen camp are confident that the two clubs that finished directly behind the big four last season will make an offer.

Eidur Gudjohnsen not for us say Everton

EVERTON are one of three Premier League clubs who have shown interest in signing Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen, claims the Icelandic striker's father, Arnor.

Phil Jagielka glad his Everton team-mates are back for pre-season training next week

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Phil Jagielka reveals his frustration as he looks forward to pre-season

PHIL JAGIELKA has revealed his frustration at the long, lonely process of recovering from his cruciate knee injury.

Portraits of Everton and Liverpool's founding fathers find their way home

THEY are the men who shaped and guided professional football on Merseyside, the six founding fathers who oversaw the growth of the worldwide institutions that are Everton and Liverpool.

The father figures who helped shape Merseyside football

JOHN HOULDING: The man synonymous with the split which led to the formation of Liverpool Football Club, the Liverpool-born brewer was originally known as King John of Everton. He later became Lord Mayor of Liverpool.

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Everton and Manchester City in talks over extending Jo loan deal

EVERTON are negotiating with Manchester City to keep Brazilian striker Jo for a season-long loan.

New Everton kit proves to be a smash hit

EVERTON'S new home kit has outstripped all previous records.

David France takes Everton and Liverpool founding fathers back home

SIX of Merseyside football's founding fathers were back in their Liverpool home this week.

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Lars Jacobsen completes move to Blackburn

LARS JACOBSEN last night completed his switch to Blackburn Rovers on a two-year deal.

Barry Fry denies reports of Everton FC move for Joe Lewis

Peterborough United director of football Barry Fry has denied reports that Everton have submitted a bid for goalkeeper Joe Lewis.

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