Tim Howard Plans To Finish Career At Everton

Everton’s Tim Howard has hinted that he could see out his playing career at Goodison Park, the American stopper spent five seasons with Everton following his £3 million move from Manchester United.

The American helped the Blues reach the 2009 FA Cup final and they have finished no lower than eighth in the Premier League during his time with the club.

"It's hard to speculate but my heart is there for the club," he said.

"It's a place I love to be. I don't want to leave. This game is a business sometimes so there is that side to it but I'm happy - I'm happier than I've ever been.

"Part of that is the fact that we've got an unbelievable coach but again things happen and times change. But the club always stays the same so I hope that I can be there."

Leicester Secures Yakubu Deal

Leicester City have signed Everton striker Yakubu on loan until the end of the season, the Nigerian joins the Championship side in hope of making the move permanently in the summer. Yakubu, who has more then 50 international caps, after an eight-month lay-off with an Achilles injury in 2008 and 2009 the striker has struggled to find his form this season.

Yakubu is surplus to requirements at Goodison Park, having started only eight games this season and David Moyes was happy for the 28-year-old to join the Foxes,

Eriksson confirmed the move on Leicester’s official website, he said; "Yakubu is a tremendous signing. He will bring pace, power and experience.

"He has captained his country, played in major competitions and he is a world-class footballer."