Spanish gold could sway Toffees

Everton are bracing themselves for a possible £12million bid from Atletico Madrid for their star midfielder Mikel Arteta.

Arteta: Everton star
Arteta: Everton star

Reports emanating from Spain suggest Atletico are keen to recruit Arteta to bolster their chances of a successful Champions League campaign.

The 26-year-old has been with the Toffees since January 2005, when he signed on loan from Real Socieded with a view to a permanent deal.

David Moyes then wrapped up a £2million transfer the following summer, since when Arteta has played a key role for Everton - making over 100 starts and scoring 16 goals in all competitions.

Moyes is desperate to keep hold of his midfield maestro in a bid to improve Everton's own chances of reaching the Champions League in 2009/10.

However, a fee of around £12million would represent a huge profit on Arteta, and Moyes may be put under pressure to accept the sale by the Merseyside club's moneymen.

Your Comments

Goodison1

"barry 18mil and the maestro for 12m, something is wrong."

carlboro (Middlesbrough fan)

"12million for arteta 18million for barry come on"

stealthboi (Arsenal fan)

"pls dun sell.."

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