Gervinho pursued by Everton and Tottenham

17 May 2011 00:24
ShareDavid Moyes took a whistle stop tour to France on Saturday night to check on Lille's ?10million-rated striker Gervinho. [LNB]The Everton manager is desperate to bolster his strikeforce during the summer and has already put plans in place to move for Shane Long, should Reading fail to win promotion. [LNB]Gervinho, who has indicated he wants to play Champions League football next season, was also watched by Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp. [LNB] In demand: Both Spurs and Everton are interested in the ?10m rated striker [LNB]Moyes, who is on Aston Villa's radar should Gerard Houllier leave in the summer, will meet Everton chairman Bill Kenwright in the coming days to formulate his transfer budget and discuss plans for the club. [LNB]Moyes said: 'I hope to have the meeting soon to find out what route we can take and how we can go forward.' [LNB]Meanwhile, Preston are hopeful of signing Everton goalkeeper Iain Turner on a permanent deal. [LNB]  Aston Villa lead ?15m chase for Lille striker GervinhoSpurs back in for Ivory Coast winger Gervinho as Redknapp looks to spendEverton FC news, features and opinion Tottenham Hotspur FC news, features and opinion [LNB]  Explore more:People: David Moyes, Harry Redknapp, Bill Kenwright, Gerard Houllier Places: France

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