Everton boss David Moyes has not given up hope of keeping United States skipper Landon Donovan in a squad he maintains is the best he has had at the club.

Leicester have beaten Derby in the race to sign Everton striker James Vaughan on an initial one-month loan deal.

Everton have admitted defeat in their battle to keep Landon Donovan and he will now return to the USA after this weekend.

USA international Landon Donovan has appealed to his club LA Galaxy and asked if he can stay at Everton for a further month.

Everton manager David Moyes saluted the performance of Spanish playmaker Mikel Arteta after his side crushed Hull 5-1.

Everton boss David Moyes felt two-goal Mikel Arteta was returning to his old self after a devastating display in the 5-1 Barclays Premier League victory over Hull.

Everton swept aside Hull with an impressive five-star display, Mikel Arteta scoring twice as David Moyes’ men move up to eighth.

Everton are likely to be without the services of striker Louis Saha for the Premiership clash with Hull on Sunday.

WITH Leighton Baines making his England debut last night, at least it’s been a decent week for one Evertonian. As for the rest, well, such is football, the highs of the Chelsea and Manchester United results have faded as…

Everton full-back Leighton Baines is determined to stake a claim to play at the World Cup by taking advantage of Wayne Bridge’s decision to turn his back on England.