Yobo transfer wrangle goes on

02 July 2011 12:55
Everton and Fenerbahce are being urged to tie up the loose ends which are holding up Joseph Yobo's permanent move to the Istanbul club.[LNB] The 30-year-old Nigeria international defender spent last season on loan in Turkey, and is hoping to stay there.[LNB]However, the Toffees are haggling over the fee as they believe they had agreed a 6million euros figure - only for Fenerbahce to offer around half that amount.[LNB]Now Yobo's former Super Eagles team-mate Okechukwu Uche, who also spent several seasons at Fener, has called on both clubs to sort out the move.[LNB]"Joseph is not having a good holiday as his future remain unresolved," said Uche.[LNB]"He had a wonderful season at Fenerbahçe, the management and fans would love for him to stay at the club and that is key.[LNB]"I hope both clubs can just consider the player's desire, ambition and happiness as only a happy man will give his best on the pitch.[LNB]"We've heard other clubs are also interested in Yobo, who haven't made official bids yet but the player has repeatedly stated his desire to play on at Fenerbahce."[LNB]Everton could be willing to deal at around 4million euros but until then, Yobo is having to sit tight.

Source: Team_Talk