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

ShareEverton Yakubu's wage demand of ?35,000 a week is threatening his chances of joining Leicester on a permanent basis. The striker spent the final five months of the season on loan at the Walkers Stadium, scoring 11 goals.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. Fighting for his future: Yakubu is unsure where he'll be playing his football next season  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  Explore more:People: Emile Heskey, Marlon King, Sven Goran Eriksson

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