Source: Liverpool_Echo
Everton FC fans to get a close look at the one who got away – Joao Moutinho
ONE name on Sporting Lisbon's team sheet will be very familiar to Evertonians on Tuesday night.[LNB]Pint-sized skipper Joao Moutinho has been frequently linked with a move to Goodison Park in recent years.[LNB]Blues boss David Moyes is a big fan of the 23-year-old Portugal international midfielder, but the Lions have consistently refused to part company with one of their biggest assets.[LNB]In July 2008 Sporting claimed they turned down an £11.8m offer from Everton.[LNB]The Blues failed to meet the £19.7m buy-out clause in his contract and despite the player expressing his desire to make the switch to Merseyside the deal fell through.[LNB]Moutinho was less than impressed and said: 'Everton made a proposal, but Sporting did not accept it.[LNB]'Sporting already knows my will, I have already transmitted it to the people. What is my will? I want to leave Sporting. I hope an agreement can be found.'[LNB]It wasn't, Moutinho stayed put and the dynamic playmaker is now more important to Sporting than ever.
