Everton want Bolton midfielder Kevin Nolan after missing out on
Manuel Fernandes.
Boss David Moyes came unstuck when £12million target Fernandes did
a late U-turn and opted for a move to Valencia.
Now he has switched his sights to Nolan although Moyes will face a
£5m battle with Middlesbrough for his services.
Ironically, Nolan, 25, is a Liverpool fan but Everton are happy to
put such obstacles aside.
Bolton might be prepared to do business because boss Sammy Lee is
trying to change the clubs style of play.
Nolan has been unsettled by being played out of position wide on
the left or right.
And although he returned to central midfield in the victory over
Reading it may not be a permanent switch.
Fernandes decision has left Everton fuming especially as the
Benfica midfielder who had a successful loan period at Goodison
last season gave his word he would sign to chairman Bill
Kenwright on Saturday.
Toffees chiefs made several attempts to contact him, only to find
his mobile was turned off, and were staggered when Valencia
announced he had signed a six-year deal.
