Everton boss David Moyes failed in an audacious bid to bring ex-Red Michael Owen back to the blue half of Merseyside.The striker, who was left out of Fabio Capello's England squad for their World Cup Qualifiers, has been stalling over a new contract with the Magpies.
Sensing an impasse, Moyes swooped in with the hope of tempting Owen back to Merseyside but he was immediately knocked back by Owen's advisors, who claimed that the former Real Madrid star has no desire of a move back.
Owen was not the only player who knocked back any Everton interest after Valencia winger Joaquin also snubbed interest from the Toffees to stay with Valencia.
Nigerian winger Obinna Nsofor, 21, was denied a work permit.
He said: "It came as a big shock as I was looking forward to playing for Everton.
"The work permit is a tough law but one has to respect the rules.
"I know someday I'll play in England, though."
The Everton boss though has to be contended with the arrival of Manchester United forward Louis Saha.
Moyes has signed Manchester United forward Louis Saha.
The Frenchman, 30, said: "I am very happy to be here.
"It is a big club which is trying to reach the top."
Tuesday 2nd September 2008
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