Joseph Yobo injury means Everton boss David Moyes will seek new defender in January

Joseph Yobo 300DAVID MOYES will trawl the January transfer market for a centre-back after learning Joseph Yobo will be out injured for four weeks.The Everton manager wants more central defensive cover with Sylvain Distin also facing three weeks on the sidelines.Everton are still in talks with USA star Landon Donovan over a potential three-month loan deal in January, and Moyes hopes the midfielder is not the only addition.He said: 'I could do with players in several areas and I hope to be able to do that. Everybody who's fit is fit, but Joseph Yobo is going to be out for probably four weeks with a hamstring injury.'If Yobo recovers in time, the Nigerian will also be missing while he plays in the African Cup of Nation's along with team-mate Yakubu. The Nigerian FA is expected to ask its players to report for a pre-tournament training squad on January 2.However, one player that the Everton boss is unlikely to target is Arsenal starlet Jack Wilshere. The 17-year-old has admitted he is open to a loan move, and would prefer to make the temporary switch to another Premier League club. But when asked whether he would inquire about the midfielder, Moyes said: 'Probably not at the moment but I'll always have to consider people who are loanable.'Tim Cahill is suspended for today's match with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, after picking up a fifth booking of the season in the 2-2 draw with Tottenham at Goodison Park last weekend.Dan Gosling is also a doubt, as he recovers from the hamstring injury he suffered in the win at AEK Athens.Leighton Baines hopes to impress England coach Fabio Capello today. The left-back is keen to stake a claim for a place in this summer's England World Cup squad, but knows he faces stern competition.He said: 'I don't think anyone could argue with Ashley Cole being first choice. For me he is the best left-back around, no question. But there will be a few of the England boys on show and I'm sure the England manager will be paying close attention to the game.

Source: Liverpool_Echo