Source: Liverpool_Echo
Joseph Yobo injury means Everton boss David Moyes will seek new defender in January
Joseph Yobo 300[LNB]DAVID MOYES will trawl the January transfer market for a centre-back after learning Joseph Yobo will be out injured for four weeks.[LNB]The Everton manager wants more central defensive cover with Sylvain Distin also facing three weeks on the sidelines.[LNB]Everton are still in talks with USA star Landon Donovan over a potential three-month loan deal in January, and Moyes hopes the midfielder is not the only addition.[LNB]He said: 'I could do with players in several areas and I hope to be able to do that. Everybody who's fit is fit, but Joseph Yobo is going to be out for probably four weeks with a hamstring injury.'[LNB]If Yobo recovers in time, the Nigerian will also be missing while he plays in the African Cup of Nation's along with team-mate Yakubu. The Nigerian FA is expected to ask its players to report for a pre-tournament training squad on January 2.[LNB]However, one player that the Everton boss is unlikely to target is Arsenal starlet Jack Wilshere. The 17-year-old has admitted he is open to a loan move, and would prefer to make the temporary switch to another Premier League club. But when asked whether he would inquire about the midfielder, Moyes said: 'Probably not at the moment but I'll always have to consider people who are loanable.'[LNB]Tim Cahill is suspended for today's match with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, after picking up a fifth booking of the season in the 2-2 draw with Tottenham at Goodison Park last weekend.[LNB]Dan Gosling is also a doubt, as he recovers from the hamstring injury he suffered in the win at AEK Athens.[LNB]Leighton Baines hopes to impress England coach Fabio Capello today. The left-back is keen to stake a claim for a place in this summer's England World Cup squad, but knows he faces stern competition.[LNB]He said: 'I don't think anyone could argue with Ashley Cole being first choice. For me he is the best left-back around, no question. But there will be a few of the England boys on show and I'm sure the England manager will be paying close attention to the game.
