McEveley deal not yet done
29 Jan 2007 - 14:40:14
Derby County insist a deal to bring Blackburn Rovers defender James McEveley to Pride Park has not yet been completed.
Several media outlets reported on Monday morning that the £1million transfer had been sealed - but the Championship side have moved quickly to clarify the position.
A statement on County's official website read: "McEveley has been in talks over a move to the Rams and a deal would have had to be completed by 12noon on Monday to allow him to play in Tuesday's game against Burnley.
"But the Rams are hopeful McEveley's signing can be tied up today subject to a medical and do not want to rush the deal through unnecessarily quickly."