David Moyes - Guus Hiddink key to Diniyar Bilyaletdinov Everton FC deal

DAVID MOYES has revealed the key role FA Cup Final rival Guus Hiddink played in Everton landing £10m winger Diniyar Bilyaletdinov.The Russian became the third biggest signing in Everton's history during the transfer window, with his capture from Lokomotiv Moscow.He has won 28 caps for his country, who are managed by former Chelsea caretaker Hiddink - so he was the obvious man for Blues boss Moyes to turn to for an assessment of the winger's qualities.'I spoke to Guus Hiddink a few times about Dini and he recommended him to me,' explained Moyes.'I spoke to Guus before he got to Chelsea about two other Russian players we were interested in.'But Bily was a player we were interested in during the last transfer window and I spoke to Guus again, maybe four weeks ago, and again he spoke positively.'Full story:GUUS HIDDINK broke David Moyes's heart at Wembley Stadium three months ago.But the Everton boss didn't hold a grudge against the renowned Dutch coach.In fact, Moyes enlisted Hiddink's help in luring potentially the most exciting signing of Everton's transfer window activity to Goodison Park.Diniyar Bilyaletdinov is a former Russian Young Player of the Year who has the ability capture the imagination of Evertonians - imagination will certainly be needed to conjure up a terrace chant to fit his name - and who cost the Blues almost £10m when he signed from Lokomotiv Moscow.But Hiddink, who guided Russia to the semi-finals of Euro 2008 with Bilyaletdinov a constant presence down their left flank, is confident his former charge will prove worth every penny.'I spoke to Guus Hiddink a few times about Dini and he recommended him to me,' explained Moyes.'He is a very versatile footballer.'He can play wide on the left of midfield, but he has also played on the right quite a bit as well.'Technically he is very good.'He has a nice left foot and he has scored a few goals as well.'Guus told me that even at a push he could play left back!

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