Source: Liverpool_Echo
Everton FC starlet Jack Rodwell is ready to sign new deal
Jack Rodwell and Steven Pienaar 300[LNB]JACK RODWELL has told David Moyes he is ready to agree a new long-term deal with Everton.[LNB]The 19-year-old is on the brink of signing a five-year contract at Goodison Park, ending speculation linking him with a £15m summer move to Manchester United.[LNB]As revealed in the Echo on May 13, Rodwell will put pen to paper after being persuaded by Moyes and chairman Bill Kenwright that Everton is the right club to help him fulfil his potential.[LNB]It is expected that the Birkdale-born midfielder will formally sign the deal early next week.[LNB]The news comes after Moyes again urged his star players to stay at Goodison, and resist the temptation of being lured away.[LNB]A number of Toffees stars are being linked with moves away from Merseyside, including Rodwell and Mikel Arteta, who is reported to be on the radar of Manchester City and Arsenal.[LNB]While Tim Cahill has committed his long-term future to the Blues, Steven Pienaar has postponed making a decision about his new deal until after the World Cup.[LNB]Moyes has seen big names leave in the past, such as Thomas Gravesen, and he believes the grass is not always greener elsewhere.[LNB]The Scot is a firm believer that players should put their happiness first and not be seduced by the offers of fame and riches.
