Everton reject West Ham's £5m Yakubu bid as Hammers test David Moyes' resolve

In demand: YakubuiWest Ham have had a £5million offer for Everton striker Yakubu turned down. Sportsmail revealed West Ham's interest earlier this month and they have made the first step in testing Everton's resolve - only to be rebuffed.Goodison manager David Moyes has limited funds and is keen on Manchester City's Craig Bellamy but he would want closer to the £11.25m he paid for 27-year-old Yakubu before considering a sale. He is also bracing himself for an offer from Tottenham for Steven Pienaar so is determined to strengthen rather than weaken his squad first. Moyes, who has also fended off interest from Manchester City in Mikel Arteta, is interested in Marseille's Hatem Ben Arfa and Cardiff's out of contract midfielder Joe Ledley - but he faces competition from Stoke, Wigan and Newcastle in 23-year-old Wales international. West Ham may turn to Yakubu if Cole signs off from Upton ParkAtletico Mineiro slap £5m tag on West Ham and Liverpool target Tardelli EVERTON FC

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