Everton FC look to resurrect Goodison exits for Joseph Yobo and Yakubu to provide David Moyes with last ditch transfer funds

EVERTON are trying to generate some last-ditch transfer funds by reviving deals for both Joseph Yobo and Yakubu to leave Goodison.

Talks between the Blues and Turkish champions Fenerbahce are believed to have resumed after previously stalling, with Everton considering a deal worth less than the £6m price-tag they had initially put on Nigeria’s captain.

Toffees chairman Bill Kenwright prides himself on his ability to get a good price for outgoing players, and had believed that Yobo should not go on the cheap, but as the clock ticks down towards the transfer window closing at the end of the month, he is keen to provide David Moyes with some cash to add to his squad via loan deals.

Any deal is potentially complicated by the Istanbul club needing permission from their national federation to sign players after a probe into match-fixing allegations.

But should they get the thumbs-up, Fenerbahce hope to do business next week for a player who scored the goal which helped them seal the Super Lig championship.

A move to Turkey could also still be on the cards for Yakubu, with sources close to the 28-year-old striker confirming there is still interest in him from two European clubs and the UK.

Leicester City, who were rumoured to be mulling over a bid for Yakubu’s Goodison team-mate Victor Anichebe, have not given up on trying to sign Yakubu too after he enjoyed a successful loan spell at the King Power stadium last season.

Meanwhile, Everton have confirmed that striker Joao Silva has joined Vitoria FC on a season-long loan.

The Portuguese 21-year-old will return to his homeland in a temporary move, after failing to make a first-team appearance for the Blues yet.

Silva scored four goals in 12 games while on loan with Uniao de Leiria last season and it is hoped his latest switch will be even more beneficial.

Having hit 14 goals in his first full season of senior football with hometown club CD Aves, Silva attracted interest from a host of top clubs.

Moyes won the race to secure his services, with Silva signing a three-year deal at Goodison Park last summer.

But he was part of their reserve squad last season before being sent on loan to Portuguese top-flight side Uniao de Leiria, for whom he scored a brace in a 3-3 draw away to Benfica.

Silva had played both games during Everton’s recent tour of Russia and now has the chance of regular first-team football back home.

And Everton will finish preparations for their delayed Premier League (Free £25 bet offer) Kick-off next weekend with a final friendly against League of Ireland side Bohemians on Monday.

The Blues will take on the Dublin club, who are currently mid season, at their Dalymount Park stadium at 7.45pm.

Moyes’ men will also take on Sheffield United in the Carling Cup second road, at Goodison Park, on Wednesday, August 24. Kick off is 8pm.

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