Source: Daily_Mail
Everton target Dieumerci Mbokani eyes Premier League move
Everton target Dieumerci Mbokani has opened the way for a summer move to Goodison Park by admitting he feels ready to test himself in the Barclays Premier League.[LNB] Everton manager David Moyes made a personal check on Mbokani in Standard Liege's Europa Cup quarter-final defeat by Hamburg last Thursday after being alerted to his goalscoring prowess and apparent eagerness to quit Belgian football at the end of the season. [LNB]Renowned for his physical strength and powerful running, as well as his finishing, the 24-year old Congo striker responded to Everton's interest by saying: 'I've a feeling English football would be made for me. [LNB] Come and get me: Mbokani (front) has set his sights on the English top flight[LNB]'I follow the game in Germany, and there is no doubt the Bundesliga would suit my style of play. But it just as clear I could do well in the Premier League. [LNB]'Strength and power play a big part in my game, and I am sure I would fit in well over there. If I do move to another club, it will be in England or Germany.'[LNB] [LNB] Mbokani is particularly keen to cut his ties with Standard, and join his former team-mate Marouane Fellaini on Merseyside, after being used as a lone striker in recent weeks and seeing scoring opportunities dwindle as a consequence. [LNB]Even so, he has an impressive record of 34 goals from 79 games since arriving at the Stade Maurice Durasne nearly three years ago, while he has scored eight times in 14 appearances for Congo. [LNB]With his contract running until 2013, Standard will set the asking price at around £8million, though Everton will attempt to negotiate a lower fee.[LNB] Everton set to offer Premier League return to Inter midfielder MuntariNeville: We're doing just fine and don't need any new players in the summerMascherano admits former Chelsea star Makelele was major inspirationAndy Townsend: Wembley pitch is a joke! Hard surface could injure playersEVERTON FC
