Everton boss Moyes considers move for Newcastle forward Smith
manager David Moyes is hoping to sign ’s Alan Smith in a £3million deal after Andrew Johnson moved closer to a £13m Goodison Park exit.
Moyes is keen to make the 27-year-old former Leeds and Manchester United player his first capture of a frustrating summer, while Johnson was last night putting the finishing touches to his protracted move to Fulham for a fee that will eventually rise to £13m.
On the move? Alan Smith of Newcastle United gets up after taking a fall during the pre season friendly match against Mallorca
While the Toffees manager's need for a proven goalscorer up front means Smith is not his first choice it is an increasingly popular option.
Elsewhere, Aston Villa have agreed a £3.5m fee with Reading for England left-back Nicky Shorey.
