Everton plot move for Joao Moutinho
Published 00:00 10/06/08 By By Alan Nixon
Everton boss David Moyes is plotting a raid for Portugal's pint-sized superstar Joao Moutinho - under the noses of some of the biggest clubs in Europe.
The Sporting Lisbon midfielder's agents are working overtime to find him a club in England and Moyes is interested.
He is expected to take in Portugal's game with the Czech Republic tomorrow as he weighs up one of the surprise swoops of the summer. Moutinho (above), just 21, is valued at around £12million. But Everton could be able to take him in a 'shop window' deal that suits his handlers.
The little magician has not yet attracted a serious bid despite interest from Barcelona and Arsenal and his 'owners' are looking at finding a club in the Premier League to put him.
Everton have also opened talks with Bristol City about signing 18-year-old defender Christian Ribeiro for £750,000.
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