40. Aaron Ramsay

Rambo has plumed for the arse after being flown out to Switzerland by the Gunners for face-to-face talks with Arsene Wenger, who is at Euro 2008. So Everton's meeting at the Little Chef in Ormskirk with him was all in vain. (10/06/08)

Cardiff chairman Peter Ridsdale has revealed that he favours Man Utd to be the team who buys Rambo, as they will loan him back to the Welsh club. Presumably Everton will keep him if he signs.

Ridsdale says: “We would prefer it if Aaron signed for Manchester United to be honest. The simple reason being that, from our perspective, we want him to come back to Cardiff next season. I am sure that is something which all our supporters will be hoping for as well. We have not sold him yet, he is still under contract. But when you are talking about teams like United and Arsenal, they are of such high status that from a player’s point of view, it is just an honour to play for them.

I think a lot of people have got a bit carried away with all this. We are talking about a lad who is 17-years-old and has started fewer than 20 games. He has obviously got a lot of talent, but whichever team signs him is, in many ways, taking a gamble on that potential progressing and being fulfilled. Nobody has offered us more than £5m, to be honest. The situation has been that bidding originally started at £1m which was grossly under-valuing him. Once it had risen to the price we thought fair, £5m, he was allowed to speak to that club, which was Manchester United.” (07/05/08)

Cardiff manager Dave Jones obviously wasn't reading from the same script as Kevin Ratcliffe.

Jones says: "We have no doubts whatsoever that Aaron could make the grade at somewhere like Manchester United. We would not let him go there if we had any doubts. United are the major force in European football, if not the best club in the world, and with the squad of players they have that domination is set to continue for some time to come. I believe Aaron can go there and play a valuable part in that in the future." (05/06/08)

Everton's most successful captain, Kevin Ratcliffe has told his fellow country man, Rambo (to his best mates) to go to Everton, as there will be a better chance of first team football at Goodison Park than at the other nasty clubs involved. He's also sure that the Cardiff management team of former Everton players, Dave Jones and Paul Wilkinson will also point him in the right direction.

The Rat says: "I think it's about playing first-team football. I think he has more of a chance at Everton of gaining that first-team experience and going that next step. I would describe him as an Arsenal-type player. A player who receives the ball under pressure, is very, very composed, can pick a pass and score a goal and is not afraid to make a tackle as well. He's got the potential but he's still got a long way to go. I'm sure Dave Jones will tell him everything he knows about the football club and so will Paul Wilkinson. There's plenty of background for him to get to know about the club from other people down there." (05/06/08)

Jesus this one snuck under the radar but Everton today had a £5m bid accepted from Cardiff for young midfielder Aaron Ramsay. Aaron or Gord (to his mates) has to decide whether its the Blues, arse or manure, as the other clubs have also bid the golden figure to Cardiff for their 17yr old wonder kid. Gord made twenty two appearances last season for Dave Jones side, plus he got on the pitch as a second half substitute in their FA Cup Final defeat to Pompey last month. Over to you Gord, its one fiery Scotsman or Our Dave who will be your boss next season, and believe me Merseyside is Paradise compared to Manchester, plus it doesn't rain as much. (04/06/08)

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Signed For Arsenal

37. Klaas Jan Huntelaar

The 24 year old goal machine would be a great acquisition for the Toffees. Currently at Ajax were Class (to his mates) has scored 70 times in 82 games. He already has 7 goals in 12 Internationals for Holland. He was the Dutch leagues leading goalscorer with 33 goals in 34 games. Good news is that he wants to play in the Premiership. Bad news is that £16m is the price and Man Utd are after him. (28/05/08)

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36. Michael Johnson

Reports from Eastlands say Johno is keen to stay at City after he had talks with new manager Mark Hughes. (15/07/08)

Johno (to his mates) is subject to media speculation that Everton are looking at the possibility of prizing the 20 year old midfielder away from Man City. With the future uncertain regarding the manager and owner, the transfer could be a goer. Waiting in the wings are the arse and the redshite. All we need is a Russian billionaire with money to burn. (27/05/08)

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35. Steve Clarke

It's been a while since Moyesy had a number two after Alan Irvine departed to Preston back in 2007. Rumours in a few rags at the weekend suggest that Chelski Number Two Steve Clarke may be jumping ship from Stamford Bridge after the weekend sacking of Avrim Grant, and Goodison Park could very well be his destination. If that is the case his experience would be invaluable to Moyesy and he could be our signing of the Summer. (26/05/08)

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Signed For West Ham

34. Nikola Zigic

Zigi has 4 premiership clubs after his services. Everton, Blackburn, Stoke and an unnamed club. Valencia want the money up front, but Everton favour a loan deal.

His agent Milan Calasan says: "The kid is calm and now we need to evaluate the options and decide which is the best club." (28/08/08)

Valencia vice-president Fernando Gomez has agreed to let Zigi join the Premiership. He has a choice of either Everton or Villa.

Gomez says: "The exit of Nikola Zigic is next to happen. Now, the decision lies with them (Zigic and his agent) and Valencia is prepared to close the deal." (26/08/08)

Everton have moved to secure the services of Zigi from Valencia, after the Spanish club decided to let the Serbian giant move on. Blackburn and Stoke are monitoring the situation. (21/08/08)

A three-time Serbian player of the year, Zigi (to his mates) wants to have a go in England. Currently at Valencia, after scoring plenty of goals for Red Star Belgrade and Racing Santander. The 6ft 7in giant has scored 11 times in 28 Internationals for Serbia. (25/05/08)

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Signed For Racing Santander (1 Year Loan)

33. Stephen Babeson Carr

Babe (to his mates) has been released by Newcastle and is looking for a club. Played over 200 games for Spurs before moving up North. The right full back has 44 caps for the Republic of Ireland. At 31 years old he looks more of a Walter Smith signing than a David Moyes one. (25/05/08)

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30. Maik Taylor

It looks more likely that Maik Taylor will be staying at Birmingham.

Alex McLeish says: "I believe we're close to agreeing a deal. I'm hopeful that he will sign because he can have a big role to play for us next season." (08/05/08)

Maik Taylor the Birmingham and Northern Ireland keeper is on Moyesy's radar as the Manager looks to tie up a decent number two to Tim Howard. Maik or Alan Shearer to his mates may not fancy the prospect of Championship football, and the temptation of a crack at Europe albeit as a Number Two still may tempt the 36yr old to finish his career at Goodison. (22/05/08)

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25. Wayne Hennessey

With Wessels leaving the club, Everton are looking for a number two to Tim Howard and there has been speculation that the Welsh International could be the one. At 21 Enno (to his mates) has played a full season at Wolves with glowing reports.

Enno says: "I went in to see the gaffer at the end of the season and it was all positive, so we'll see what happens next season. So far I'm staying and if I've got a Wolves shirt on, I'll try my best for Wolves. It's nice to hear clubs are coming in for me but I will keep trying my best, whoever I'm playing for. I'm confident I can continue my development at Wolves, definitely." (19/05/08)

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24. Zoltan Gera

Zoltan has picked Fulham as his destination in the Premiership.

Agent Sam Stapleton says: "It's not down to money at all, it's down to ambition and longevity of playing in the Premier League." So Everton never went in for him then! (10/06/08)

According to the media darn sarf, Fulham are favorites, just ahead of Boro to capture the Hungry midfielder. Hungry is right. So rather than play European togga with Everton he wants to better his game fighting relegation. Must be paper talk or money talk. (05/06/08)

Zoltan's agent has spoken. He is suggesting that a decision will be made soon and he wants to improve himself. It could be us.

Sam Stapleton says: “He has a couple of offers and he’ll chose which one fits him best. For Zoltan the change is not about money, but the possibility to step forward in his career..”(24/05/08)

Hungarian International Zoltan Gera is rumoured to be joining the Blues this Summer. The West Brom right sided midfielder is out of contract with the Baggies and the lure of European football may be too great for the Hungarian to turn down. Zolt to his mates has scored 25 goals in 155 appearances for the Midlanders, and he would be a welcome addition to the Blues squaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad. (18/05/08)

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Signed For Fulham

23. Joaquín Sánchez Rodríguez

Wackim will decide where he plays this season when he has talks with with new Valencia sporting director Juan Sanchez this week.

Wackim's agent Eduardo Espejo says: 'Every month in the Spanish and the foreign press there are different stories about clubs who are interested in him. But it is not right to say that there has been a financial offer from any of them. There`s a lot going on at Valencia right now and there are big changes - there`s a new president and a new sporting director. We will be talking with them this week and then the player`s future will become more clear. Before speaking with anybody else, we want to know what Valencia have to say.' (15/07/08)

Wackim seems keen on staying with Valencia, even though his agent has been touting him about Europe. It depends on if new boss Unai Emery wants to keep hold or cash him in to ease the financial pressure on the Spanish club and release cash for other players.

Wackim says: “There is interest from several teams who want to know my future, but they must talk to my agent Juan Sanchez. I will just say that I feel very good here and I hope to stay for many years. I have always said that is my first choice because Valencia made a big investment to sign me and I owe a lot to this club.” (09/06/08)

Wackim's agent has revealed he spoke to Everton last week.

Wackim's agent Eduardo Espejo says: “Clubs such as Roma, Everton and Tottenham are following him. I went to England a week ago to listen to those propositions and today everything is in Valencia’s hands. I have spoken to the Valencianista club to tell them that the player’s first option is to stay here but not at whatever price.” (29/05/08)

More reports over the weekend say Everton are willing to pay £11m for Wackim. (19/05/08)

Reports from Spain say Everton have enquired about the flying winger. The 25 year old International with over 50 Spanish caps maybe released by Valencia, due to a financial crisis.

Joaquin's Agent Eduardo Espejo says: "I cannot deny that there have been offers from Italy and the Premier League because European clubs are well aware of Valencia's well-documented situation. I agree with what David Villa's agent said in the sense that players are being devalued by the situation at Valencia, but I can't say how much the club will ask for him." (07/05/08)

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