Source: Liverpool_Echo
David Moyes - Guus Hiddink key to Diniyar Bilyaletdinov Everton FC deal
DAVID MOYES has revealed the key role FA Cup Final rival Guus Hiddink played in Everton landing £10m winger Diniyar Bilyaletdinov.[LNB]The Russian became the third biggest signing in Everton's history during the transfer window, with his capture from Lokomotiv Moscow.[LNB]He has won 28 caps for his country, who are managed by former Chelsea caretaker Hiddink - so he was the obvious man for Blues boss Moyes to turn to for an assessment of the winger's qualities.[LNB]'I spoke to Guus Hiddink a few times about Dini and he recommended him to me,' explained Moyes.[LNB]'I spoke to Guus before he got to Chelsea about two other Russian players we were interested in.[LNB]'But Bily was a player we were interested in during the last transfer window and I spoke to Guus again, maybe four weeks ago, and again he spoke positively.'[LNB]Full story:[LNB]GUUS HIDDINK broke David Moyes's heart at Wembley Stadium three months ago.[LNB]But the Everton boss didn't hold a grudge against the renowned Dutch coach.[LNB]In fact, Moyes enlisted Hiddink's help in luring potentially the most exciting signing of Everton's transfer window activity to Goodison Park.[LNB]Diniyar Bilyaletdinov is a former Russian Young Player of the Year who has the ability capture the imagination of Evertonians - imagination will certainly be needed to conjure up a terrace chant to fit his name - and who cost the Blues almost £10m when he signed from Lokomotiv Moscow.[LNB]But Hiddink, who guided Russia to the semi-finals of Euro 2008 with Bilyaletdinov a constant presence down their left flank, is confident his former charge will prove worth every penny.[LNB]'I spoke to Guus Hiddink a few times about Dini and he recommended him to me,' explained Moyes.[LNB]'He is a very versatile footballer.[LNB]'He can play wide on the left of midfield, but he has also played on the right quite a bit as well.[LNB]'Technically he is very good.[LNB]'He has a nice left foot and he has scored a few goals as well.[LNB]'Guus told me that even at a push he could play left back!