http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Steven-Pienaar-c34208 on a permanent deal.
The South African International has remained the prime target for the Merseyside club during the current transfer window, keeping in view his remarkable six month stint with them during the prevenient term.
The attacking midfielder was signed by Everton in the January transfer window till the end of the 2011/12 season. During his brief stay at Goodison Park, Pienaar played a crucial role in the Toffees ascent late on in the season, netting 4 goals in just 14
appearances, which included a late equalizer against Manchester United at Old Trafford in a thrilling 4-4 draw.
Following the culmination of the previous campaign, Everton had revealed their intentions of signing the player on a permanent contract during the summer. According to reports, the Merseyside club are still holding talks with the Spurs in this regard, and
both the sides are expected to settle for a 5 million pounds transfer fee.
On the subject of Pienaar’s move to Goodison Park, Moyes is reported to have said: “I think we are much closer to Pienaar and hopefully in time I will have something, but I don't quite have it yet.”
The Toffees played out a 1-1 draw against Motherwell on Saturday night in a pre-season friendly match, which saw the club’s newly signed striker http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Steven-Naismith-c34205 make his first appearance in an Everton jersey, after his transfer deal was cleared by FIFA.
The Scott expressed his delight after seeing the player’s name get cleared by the governing body of world football, and was satisfied with his performance during the game.
He also admitted that he needs to utilize his services intelligently keeping in view his recent fitness problems, and was hopeful that the striker will be able to catch up with the rest of his team-mates very soon.
“It was pleasing to see Steven come on. I heard last night about six o'clock that he was cleared. We just have to make sure that his knee is right. He is coming on well. He is a month behind everyone else but hopefully he won't be too far away.”
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