Everton want Stoke striker James Beattie - Transfer Talk | Metro.co.uk
Everton are plotting a swoop for Stoke City striker James Beattie after his bust-up with Potteries boss Tony Pulis.
Toffees manager David Moyes wants to reinforce his attack and hopes to capture the former Southampton and Blackburn forward for a second stint at Goodison Park.
Beattie has settled his differences with Pulis at a team meeting but will still be allowed to leave in January if a suitable bid is tabled at the Britannia Stadium.
An Everton move may depend on how Los Angeles Galaxy striker and USA international Landon Donovan fares on trial at Merseyside but there are doubts over his ability to meet the more physical demands of the game in Europe.