Toffees target Engelaar deal
21 Jun 2008 - 12:49:36
Everton are reported to still be in the hunt for Netherlands midfielder Orlando Engelaar, despite the player having agreed terms on a move to German club Schalke.
The 28-year-old is set to leave FC Twente at the end of the European Championships, with Germany still his most likely destination.
Engelaar's agent, Eduard Burleson, told Sky Sports: "We have spoken with Schalke and terms have been agreed, but the two clubs have not agreed yet, so that is where we stand on that.
"I know Everton are interested and that Newcastle could soon make a move.
"He chose to speak to Schalke, firstly because there was not any interest from England at the time and also because of the coach Fred Rutten, who was so good for him at Twente.
"But if does not work, it is now clear could be English options.
"Orlando has taken his form from Twente straight into the national side and continued at the same level.
"I think for this reason a number of clubs have suddenly realised what many of us already knew, that he is a very good player."
