Source: Daily_Mail
Everton hand trial to highly-regarded Belarus defender Dzmitry Verkhovtsov
Everton are handing a week-long trial to Belarus defender Dzmitry Verkhovtsov.[LNB]The 6ft 3in centre half, who plays for Naftan Novopolotsk, was put through his paces by Celtic last year but failed to clinch a £500,000 move.[LNB]He instead moved to Latvian side Ventspils in January but the deal was cancelled in a contractual dispute.[LNB] No hurry: Verkhovtsov will make a decision on his future at the end of the season [LNB]The 24-year-old has become a regular at the heart of Belarus's defence since making his international debut in 2008 and is highly regarded in eastern Europe.[LNB]Verkhovtsov impressed against England at Wembley last year despite being on the wrong end of a 3-0 defeat and would have no problem getting a work permit.[LNB] Diniyar Bilyaletdinov claims it will be disastrous for Everton if they let Steven Pienaar join Tottenham in January Everton to reward Marouane Fellaini with new long-term deal EVERTON FC
