Blackburn's Benni McCarthy is ready to solve Everton's striker crisis

07 January 2010 01:20
At a crossroads: McCarthy[LNB]Everton are considering a move for Blackburn Rovers misfit Benni McCarthy.[LNB]TheGoodison club are on a strict budget and have only allocated room forloan deals but chairman Bill Kenwright is exploring the possibilitiesof a deal for the South Africa international - even though Blackburnwant around £2.5million.[LNB]Manager David Moyes has concerns up front with Louis Saha struggling with hamstring and calf injuries, Yakubu away with Nigeria and errant Brazilian Jo ostracised.[LNB]James Vaughan is also short of match fitness so Kenwright knows he may need to adapt the budget to help out.[LNB]Blackburn are busy trying to raise funds themselves without losing too many players. [LNB]Olympiakos, who have also shown interest in Liverpool's Yossi Benayoun and Albert Riera, have made an inquiry for Morten Gamst Pedersen but the Norwegian is not overly keen. [LNB]He has not been offered a new deal and can leave for nothing in the summer but Blackburn want around £2m now.[LNB]Blackburn are planning to sign Algerian midfielder Amine Linganzi from St Etienne for a £50,000 fee.[LNB]  JANUARY TRANSFER WINDOW 2010: All moves at every Premier League clubLA Galaxy's loan ranger Landon Donovan excited by Everton adventureBLACKBURN ROVERS FC

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