Asamoah Gyan

Dixies60 · January 30, 2009

DAVID MOYES hopes to wrap up a deal to bring in African hotshot Asamoah Gyan to ease Everton’s striker crisis.

The Toffees boss has persuaded French club Rennes to accept a loan-now, buy-later deal for the £8million-rated Ghanaian hitman.

And Moyes will complete a permanent deal in the summer, when he has more funds available.

Gyan scored the fastest goal of the 2006 World Cup in Germany — netting against the Czech Republic after just 68 seconds.

It was Ghana’s first-ever World Cup goal.

Part of the deal for Gyan, 23, will see forward Lucas Jutkiewicz go the other way.

Jutkiewicz, 19, arrived at Goodison from Swindon in 2007 as one of the brightest young prospects around — but has played just four minutes for the Toffees.

Another Rennes star on his way to Everton is Wesley Yamnaine.

The 16-year-old defender is one of France’s hottest talents and has been touted as the next Laurent Blanc or Marcel Desailly.

Moyes has moved quickly to snap him up.

Nottingham Forest were also interested but the lure of the Premier League won the race for the teenager.

GrandOldTeam · January 30, 2009

Wheres that from mate?

[Edit] Ah, the Sun.

Moyes Asa punt on hotshot Gyan | The Sun |Sport|Football

Goat · January 30, 2009

On July 11, 2008, Asamoah was signed by French Ligue 1 Club Stade Rennais for 4 years on an €8 million transfer fee.

Wiki says hes played once. Seems strange.

GrandOldTeam · January 31, 2009

MikelsGoat said:
On July 11, 2008, Asamoah was signed by French Ligue 1 Club Stade Rennais for 4 years on an €8 million transfer fee.

Wiki says hes played once. Seems strange.

Played a few more than that;

Stade Rennais Football Club - Site Officiel - EQUIPES - Pros > Equipe PRO > Fiche de Asamoah GYAN

Goat · January 31, 2009

STATISTIQUES Matches Buts Passes
Ligue 1 - 2008/2009 7 1 0 2 0

1 goal in 9.

Dixies60 · January 31, 2009

I know the sun is full of [Poor language removed] but for football its pretty good but time will tell i suppose id be more excited about the new Marcel Deasiy

The Dude · January 31, 2009

MikelsGoat said:
Wiki says hes played once. Seems strange.

Does, but Moyes is good at making something of players like this, if Moyes says he's worth a go, that's enough for me.

Goat · January 31, 2009

The Dude said:
Does, but Moyes is good at making something of players like this, if Moyes says he's worth a go, that's enough for me.

I wasnt knocking it, i embrace new talent.

Desaparecido · January 31, 2009

Just in time for yer debut hattrick in the derby lid.

Neiler · January 31, 2009

Can we still get Giles Barnes on loan!

Brownie · January 31, 2009

I honestly think Victor is better than him. He's average at best.

Gwladys Nights · January 31, 2009

ErLupacchiotto.com - Informazione in Giallorosso - Buon pareggio dell’Udinese con il Monaco

^His wikipedia page cites that article as linking him with a move to Arsenal, Man Utd or AC Milan just last summer. It's written in Italian like so I can't read it myself. Lokomotiv Moskow had agreed to spend $10.5m on him in 2007 when Udinese backed out at the 11th hour. Sounds like he could be a promising youngster.

TyphooToffee · January 31, 2009

This where I read about it

Transfers of Friday, 30 January 2009

TsarDiniyar · February 1, 2009

Rumour is rife on newsnow with a number of sources claiming we are about to sign him on loan from Rennes with view to £8m deal in summer. Lukas Jutkiewicz going the other way for 6 months.

Also

His teammate, 16 year old defender is apparently coming with him. :unsure: