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Saha poised for move to Everton
Saha has played for Newcastle, Fulham and Man Utd in England
Manchester United striker Louis Saha will join Everton for an undisclosed fee, subject to passing a medical.
The 30-year-old France international will become Everton's third signing of the summer after Lars Jacobsen and Segundo Castillo.
Everton boss David Moyes said: "He can do a bit of everything, he can run, head it, and he can link play up."
Saha will sign a two-year deal with an option to extend his contract by a further 12 months.
And Moyes is hopeful the striker can re-ignite his career at Goodison Park, after a succession of knee and hamstring injuries.
He said: "There is no doubt he is a fantastically talented player, the question now is can we get him fit and we are hoping we can do that.
"He was involved in 17 or 18 games for Manchester United last year and if he can be involved in a few more than that for us than he will certainly play a part.
"If you do get him on the pitch there is no doubt he is a very good player and adds qualities that we will need."
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A gamble not worth taking or a great bit of business by Moyes?
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Saha scored 42 goals during an injury-plagued career at Old Trafford, but his sale could mean a deal for Dimitar Berbatov may be concluded before the transfer deadline.
United have been heavily linked with the Tottenham striker but Sir Alex Ferguson said on Thursday that he did not know whether the deal would happen.
"I am less optimistic today than recent days. I have no idea what is going to happen," said Ferguson.
Despite bringing in three new players inside a week, Ferguson's compatriot David Moyes is not satisfied with his summer transfer activity and believes the club still lag way behind the so-called 'Big Four'.
He said: "We have brought in four players but not spent any money - let's put that in perspective.
"Some people pay £20m for one player, we have not paid that for four or for any."
Everton recently failed in a bid to sign former Chelsea playmaker Tiago from Juventus but Moyes is expecting to complete a loan deal for Inter Milan's Nigerian striker Victor Obinna.
The Scot is also disappointed that all his side's transfer activity has come as the end of the window approaches.
"I don't think that's good - I don't think it's good planning when you get it right at the end," he added. "I think it's better to have your business done early and have a pre season."
Saha has played for Newcastle, Fulham and Man Utd in EnglandManchester United striker Louis Saha will join Everton for an undisclosed fee, subject to passing a medical.
The 30-year-old France international will become Everton's third signing of the summer after Lars Jacobsen and Segundo Castillo.
Everton boss David Moyes said: "He can do a bit of everything, he can run, head it, and he can link play up."
Saha will sign a two-year deal with an option to extend his contract by a further 12 months.
And Moyes is hopeful the striker can re-ignite his career at Goodison Park, after a succession of knee and hamstring injuries.
He said: "There is no doubt he is a fantastically talented player, the question now is can we get him fit and we are hoping we can do that.
"He was involved in 17 or 18 games for Manchester United last year and if he can be involved in a few more than that for us than he will certainly play a part.
"If you do get him on the pitch there is no doubt he is a very good player and adds qualities that we will need."
606: DEBATE A gamble not worth taking or a great bit of business by Moyes?
footy_analysis - play_beautifully
Saha scored 42 goals during an injury-plagued career at Old Trafford, but his sale could mean a deal for Dimitar Berbatov may be concluded before the transfer deadline.
United have been heavily linked with the Tottenham striker but Sir Alex Ferguson said on Thursday that he did not know whether the deal would happen.
"I am less optimistic today than recent days. I have no idea what is going to happen," said Ferguson.
Despite bringing in three new players inside a week, Ferguson's compatriot David Moyes is not satisfied with his summer transfer activity and believes the club still lag way behind the so-called 'Big Four'.
He said: "We have brought in four players but not spent any money - let's put that in perspective.
"Some people pay £20m for one player, we have not paid that for four or for any."
Everton recently failed in a bid to sign former Chelsea playmaker Tiago from Juventus but Moyes is expecting to complete a loan deal for Inter Milan's Nigerian striker Victor Obinna.
The Scot is also disappointed that all his side's transfer activity has come as the end of the window approaches.
"I don't think that's good - I don't think it's good planning when you get it right at the end," he added. "I think it's better to have your business done early and have a pre season."
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