Source: Daily_Mail
Everton in battle to sign out-of-contract Russia ace Ryazantsev
Everton face competition from Spartak Moscow in the race to sign Russia midfielder Alexander Ryazantsev.[LNB]The 23-year-old star of Rubin Kazan's win against Barcelona in the Nou Camp last week is out of contract in December and has been linked with a January move to Goodison Park.[LNB]Russian champions Rubin are desperate to tie Ryazantsev to a new deal, but Spartak believe they can tempt the former Torpedo Moscow player back to his home town.[LNB] Star of the show: Alexander Ryazantsev inspired Rubin Kazan's unexpected win over Barcelona and is a January target for Everton[LNB] The player's agent Alexey Safonov says Ryazantsev is keeping his options open.[LNB]'We shall take a decision after the last match of the season,' said Safonov. 'He wants to concentrate fully on the remaining games.[LNB]VIDEO: Ryazantsev's Rubin wonder goal at the Nou Camp[LNB]'He has a contract with Rubin that ends on December 15 so we can now negotiate with any club in the world, but the fact of the matter is that we will only listen to proposals, without promising anything to anybody.[LNB]'I have seen many suggestions, from Russian clubs and from Europe.'[LNB] Everton boss David Moyes lays into his players after Bolton defeatWigan boss Martinez sends scouts to check out Middlesbrough's JohnsonEVERTON FC NEW FROM ACROSS THE WEB [LNB] Explore more:Places:Russia, Europe, Goodison Park
