Source: Daily_Mail
Everton join Tottenham in race to sign Miroslav Klose
Share[LNB]Everton have joined the race to sign Miroslav Klose after he rejected Bayern Munich's latest offer of new terms.[LNB]Bayern were confident they had finally found a solution to the contract stand-off after presenting him with a one-year deal that would automatically kick in for a further 12 months, if he made at least 20 appearances next season.[LNB]But his agent was due to meet Bayern bosses on Friday to tell them he will not budge from his initial demand for an agreement that would guarantee him another two years at the Allianz Arena.[LNB] In demand: Miroslav Klose (left) in action for Bayern Munich against Stuttgart earlier this month[LNB]That has increased the likelihood of a move for the 32-year old World Cup marksman, and Sportsmail can reveal that the four serious contenders for his signature are Juventus, Valencia, Tottenham and Everton.[LNB]Sportsmail first disclosed over a month ago that Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp had earmarked Klose as one of his top targets for a planned reshuffle up front.[LNB]Redknapp wants to freshen up his strike force, after being disappointed with their goals return over the past season, and sees installing Klose's aerial prowess and consistent finishing as one of his transfer priorities.[LNB]But he faces competition from Everton counterpart David Moyes, who is just as eager to find quality reinforcements for his frontline and has dramatically made it a four-way battle for Klose.[LNB] Looking for new players: Everton boss Moyes[LNB]Moyes knows transfer funds are strictly limited, following a meeting with chairman Bill Kenwright. But, with Klose's current contract about to run out, he only needs to come up with an acceptable wage package to have a chance of landing one of German football's most prolific scorers.[LNB]Klose won the Golden Boot at the 2006 World Cup after notching five goals in the finals for the second successive time. His overall tally of 14 goals at World Cup tournaments leaves him just one behind Brazil's Ronaldo as the all-time record scorer.[LNB]But, after making it clear he would not relent over his wish for a two-year deal, he could be about to leave the Bundesliga for the first time. Bayern have set a deadline of early next week for a final decision on his future, and Everton and Tottenham are preparing to do battle with Juventus and Valencia as the clock ticks down.[LNB]Juventus look to be their most serious rivals after vowing to recruit at the top end of the market this summer and failing with an ambitious bid to prise Carlos Tevez away from Manchester City.[LNB] Everton eye Ba move as Sunderland are accused of 'tapping-up' striker Sunderland beat Everton and Villa as Black Cats start talks with Westwood[LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People: Carlos Tevez, Bill Kenwright, David Moyes, Harry Redknapp Places: Brazil
