Source: Telegraph
Jack Rodwell signs improved contract with Everton
Sir Alex Ferguson had been linked with a £15 million move for the England under-21 international, who has produced a string of impressive performances since progressing to Everton's first team at the age of 16 two years ago. [LNB]Rodwell signed a five-year, £20,000-a-week contract last March but Everton manager David Moyes was keen to offer him a substantial pay-rise to ensure he is not tempted by riches elsewhere. [LNB] Related ArticlesPremier League Transfer TalkTop ten summer transfersSport on televisionGareth Barry faces England fitness testReina: Torres not leaving LiverpoolRibery signs new Bayern dealDelighted that talks have concluded, Moyes said: "I'm very pleased that Jack has signed an improved contract because it re-affirms Everton's ambition to challenge the top clubs. [LNB]"I want to keep all the players we have here to make us stronger in the coming season." [LNB]Meanwhile, Rodwell said he had never taken any notice of speculation about his future and had always been committed to Everton.[LNB]"I'm perfectly happy at the club and I'm very happy to be signing a new deal," he said. "I have enjoyed every minute of being at this club and I try not to look at speculation that much, I just try to play my best on the pitch." [LNB]Liverpool are monitoring Paraguayan international midfielder Eduardo Ledesma. The 24 year-old, who plays for Argentine side Lanus, will be part of Gerardo Martino's squad at the World Cup. [LNB]Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the Barcelona striker, says he will not move to the Premier League after his future was cast into doubt by the arrival of David Villa. 'England does not seem so close,' he said. 'I do not like rain.'[LNB]Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle is keen to be reunited with Burnley duo Steven Fletcher and Wade Elliott, though the Turf Moor club will demand a premium price. [LNB]Hull City winger Stephen Hunt is poised to leave the club, with Wolvea, West Brom and Birmingham all interested. [LNB]
