Source: Daily_Mail
Everton reject West Ham's £5m Yakubu bid as Hammers test David Moyes' resolve
In demand: Yakubui[LNB]West Ham have had a £5million offer for Everton striker Yakubu turned down. [LNB]Sportsmail revealed West Ham's interest earlier this month and they have made the first step in testing Everton's resolve - only to be rebuffed.[LNB]Goodison manager David Moyes has limited funds and is keen on Manchester City's Craig Bellamy but he would want closer to the £11.25m he paid for 27-year-old Yakubu before considering a sale. [LNB]He is also bracing himself for an offer from Tottenham for Steven Pienaar so is determined to strengthen rather than weaken his squad first. [LNB]Moyes, who has also fended off interest from Manchester City in Mikel Arteta, is interested in Marseille's Hatem Ben Arfa and Cardiff's out of contract midfielder Joe Ledley - but he faces competition from Stoke, Wigan and Newcastle in 23-year-old Wales international. West Ham may turn to Yakubu if Cole signs off from Upton ParkAtletico Mineiro slap £5m tag on West Ham and Liverpool target Tardelli EVERTON FC
