Leicester turn to Marlon King as Yakubu's wage demands prevent permanent switch from Everton

31 May 2011 01:08
ShareEverton Yakubu's wage demand of ?35,000 a week is threatening his chances of joining Leicester on a permanent basis. [LNB]The striker spent the final five months of the season on loan at the Walkers Stadium, scoring 11 goals.[LNB]Manager Sven Goran Eriksson is looking at Marlon King as an alternative though a ?500,000 deal could take Emile Heskey  back to Leicester  from Aston Villa.[LNB] Fighting for his future: Yakubu is unsure where he'll be playing his football next season[LNB]  Everton want to sell Yobo, Yakubu and Vaughan to boost summer fundsAxed! Cardiff sack Jones after failure to gain Premier League promotion All the latest Everton news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:People: Emile Heskey, Marlon King, Sven Goran Eriksson

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