Everton’s Victor Anichebe warned to ‘take it or leave it’ on new deal

13 December 2010 07:00
Victor Anichebe 300[LNB]VICTOR ANICHEBE has been warned to take or leave his lucrative new contract offer from Everton.[LNB]The 22-year-old has stunned Goodison officials by rejecting a deal worth £20,000 a week, which could rise to £30,000 based on appearances.[LNB]Now his agent has been informed that Everton are not prepared to haggle, and he will be allowed to leave the club in the summer if he is not prepared to sign.[LNB]The Crosby-born Nigerian international has made just 12 appearances since February 2009 because of fitness problems but, despite that, was presented with a new three-year deal based on David Moyes' faith in his physical power and ability to operate in right midfield and up front.[LNB] Anichebe has only got seven months left on his £13,000-a-week current deal, but has insisted he is worth more than the vastly-improved new terms.[LNB]The offer will remain on the table, but unless Anichebe changes his mind a parting seems inevitable next summer, when Everton will be due compensation because he is still under 24.[LNB]Manchester City have so far received £4.5million from Chelsea for Daniel Sturridge who moved last summer after just 32 appearances and the final figure could reach £6.5m if he becomes a full England international.

Source: Liverpool_Echo