Source: Daily_Mail
Everton favourites to land Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland ahead of Fulham and Celtic
Stephen Ireland's next move will depend on whether he is prepared toleave his multi-million mansion. [LNB]Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllierhas given the green-light for Ireland to leave next month after fallingout with the midfielder.[LNB]Ireland continues to make the daily 148 mileround trip from his luxury home in Prestbury, Cheshire, to Birminghamafter refusing to move out the in the summer. The tiny village alsohouses Wayne Rooney, Carlos Tevez, Owen Hargreaves and Robbie Savage -and Ireland remains hugely reluctant to move out. [LNB] Home comforts: Ireland has refused to move out of his Cheshire mansion[LNB]His currentinsistence on staying in the footballers paradise of Prestbury wouldlimit his options next month. Staying in Prestbury would end any hopesCeltic have of a successful swoop next month. [LNB]Everton are also eyeing aloan move for the former Manchester City midfielder - a move that wouldnot require Ireland to relocate. David Moyes has held talks with theToffees board to lay out plans for the transfer window and apotential move for Ireland was discussed. [LNB]With Tim Cahill due to leavefor Asia Cup duty next month, Moyes has identified Ireland as one ofthe men who could replace the Australia international. But his £65,000-per-week wages could prove a stumbling block for the Toffees,who can only afford loan signings next month. [LNB]Fulham are alsointerested in Ireland - but that would also require him to up sticks. [LNB] Aston Villa looking for loan deals in January, admits Houllier, as financial reality hits homeI'm worth more than £1.5m! West Ham target Barton fights for Toon futureRuthless Houllier begins cull of stars with Sidwell bound for West HamASTON VILLA FC
