Alan Smith on his way to Everton
Published Date:
07 August 2008
Newcastle United writer
NEWCASTLE United's Alan Smith was today having a medical with Everton, according to reports on Merseyside.
The striker was left out of the Newcastle side for last night's friendly against PSV Eindhoven, fuelling talk of an imminent £3m switch to Goodison Park.
Manager Kevin Keegan said after the 2-2 draw that the 27-year-old – whose only goal for United came just over a year ago in a pre-season friendly against Sampdoria – had been sidelined with a "sore ankle".
Everton boss David Moyes had been beaten to Smith's signature by Keegan's predecessor Sam Allardyce last summer, with Newcastle paying Manchester United £6m for his services.
However, Smith is among the higher earners at St James's Park, and there is pressure on Keegan to reduce the wage bill and fund rebuilding plans.
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07 August 2008 12:24 PM
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