It seems that David Moyes will now turn his attentions to Yakubu from Portsmouth, who is also available.
Yakubu scored 19 times last season, and ironically Everton may face competition from Southampton for his services.
All this takes place amid rumours that we will be bidding for Fernando Morientes, a nice but somewhat unlikely story. However, don't be so sure that Liverpool will get him either, it is very possible that the player's wage demands will be beyond what the red sh~te can afford.