Beattie agrees terms with Everton


Southampton striker James Beattie is set to join Everton after agreeing personal terms with the Goodison Park club. 
Everton announced tonight they are poised to pay a club record £6million for the England international and the Merseysiders hope to complete the move with a medical tomorrow.


Aston Villa had also been interested in signing Beattie but appear to have lost out to their Premiership rivals.The club's official website reported: 'James Beattie is poised to become Everton's record signing after agreeing personal terms on a move to Goodison Park.

'The 26-year old has decided that his future lies on Merseyside and he looks set to put pen-to-paper within the next couple of days.'

Beattie joined Saints from Blackburn in 1998, scoring 76 goals in 233 appearances and earning England recognition.Southampton boss Harry Redknapp had indicated his willingness to offload Beattie to provide finance for a January recruitment drive.

That alerted both Everton and Villa, who are both keen to strengthen small squads during the transfer window.

Former Everton stalwart Graeme Sharp welcomed the move but warned Kevin Campbell and Duncan Ferguson they could be shipped out to make room for the new signing.

He told Sky Sports News: 'We've been crying out for a decent forward but a player of the class of James Beattie, you've got to be interested.

'What you're getting is a proven goalscorer in the Premier League. I think James Beattie will be a good signing for Everton.'

He added: 'I think their (Campbell's and Ferguson's) contracts are up at the end of the year and David (Moyes) has got big decisions to make.

OMG! Dont simply alter James Beattie's name. Poor fella. Anyway why dont you (referring to the thread starter) to start an Everton Fan Club thread? Hehe...but im sure u can find very few everton supporters here in Malaysia. Goodluck.

Everton won't be able to challenge for title. definitely not. but i believe they can qualify for Europe next season if they can quickly recover from the last 2 defeats and finish at 4th, 5th or 6th place at the end of season. hope Beattie's arrival will bring more depth and strength in attack, where he'll play alongside Marcus Bent and Tim Cahill.

so what?
his not even england no.1 striker
y bother create a thread like this?
unless morientes moving to liverpool or something , now thats hoohaa...this is wasting resource

rofl Beatle.
Everton are back to its usual ways

Everton have started their downward spiral. i think their bad run has started!  Can't wait for them to drop below us, where they belong   

furthermore from recent form Everton is a much better place than Villa...

hope he gets to play better football at everton

BTW, who do you support? 

Looking at the location that you are posting from I'd guess Liverpool.