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Toffees close in on Gueye

30 Jun 2010 - 11:02:57

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Everton boss David Moyes is close to confirming Strasbourg teenager Magaye Gueye as his latest signing.

The France Under-21 international can play in midfield or attack and scored nine goals in 17 league starts for the Ligue 2 outfit last season.

The Toffees are believed to be readying a £1million offer for the 19-year-old after previously snapping up Jermaine Beckford, Jan Mucha and Joao Silva this summer.

Meanwhile, Jack Rodwell hopes he will be given the chance to establish himself in the England team so that he can shine at Euro 2012.

With several established players set to be moved into the international wilderness after the debacle in South Africa, Rodwell is keen to show his England credentials.

He told the Liverpool Echo: "I'd be honoured to make the next step to the senior side. I've got some experience at Under-21 level now, which was much different to the youth system.

"I think I'd definitely be ready. I've always believed in my ability and it's my dream to play for England. I'm going to keep working towards it. Whether it's one or four years, I'll keep doing my best to get there.

"But, yes, I definitely believe I've got the ability to do it."