Source: Daily_Mail
Everton renew their interest in Sporting star Joao Moutinho
Joao Moutinho has emerged as Everton's[LNB]top midfield target after it was confirmed that Mikel Arteta faces up to nine months out of action. [LNB]A scan revealed Arteta suffered cruciate ligament damage in the opening minutes of Sunday's 0-0 draw at Newcastle[LNB]and he was immediately ruled out for the rest of the season. [LNB]Goodison insiders fear he will miss the start of next season as well and as a result boss David Moyes has stepped up his long-term interest in Moutinho. [LNB][LNB] Port of call: Everton will renew their interest in Portugal midfielder Joao Moutinho[LNB] My lucky escape: How a pair of £12 shin pads helped to Anichebe's career[LNB]EVERTON FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB]Moyes responds to Arteta disaster by stepping up Moutinho interest [LNB] Moyes is aware of the 22-year-old's ambition to play in the Barclays Premier League and sent scouts to watch him in Sporting Lisbon's 3-2 win over city rivals Benfica on Saturday night. [LNB]Moutinho has been on Moyes' radar for the past 12 months and could have become an Everton player last summer but for the clubs failing to agree a fee. [LNB]Everton bid £11.8million, but Sporting tried to hold out for nearer £20m, despite the midfielder making it clear he was in favour of moving to Goodison Park. [LNB]Moyes has been heartened by a signal that Moutinho is still urging Sporting's board to lower their sights and help facilitate a move to the Premier League.[LNB] My lucky escape: How a pair of £12 shin pads helped to Anichebe's career[LNB]EVERTON FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB]Moyes responds to Arteta disaster by stepping up Moutinho interest [LNB] [LNB] [LNB]
