5: Johnny Heitinga -"proud Evertonian"

Everton centre-back Johnny Heitinga is a target for Spartak Moscow, according to reports in Russia.

The Russian transfer window is still open, which means Spartak could swoop for the Dutchman, who has been at Goodison Park since the summer of 2009.

And Russian newspaper Sovietsky Sports claim that Spartak could start the bidding at £4.15m - although Everton are likely to want at least double that amount if they are to be tempted into selling one of their most consistent performers.

With the English transfer window closed David Moyes would struggle to find a replacement for Heitinga, but Spartak appear convinced they can get their man.

Armchair Evertonian wrote:

Everton centre-back Johnny Heitinga is a target for Spartak Moscow, according to reports in Russia.

The Russian transfer window is still open, which means Spartak could swoop for the Dutchman, who has been at Goodison Park since the summer of 2009.

And Russian newspaper Sovietsky Sports claim that Spartak could start the bidding at £4.15m - although Everton are likely to want at least double that amount if they are to be tempted into selling one of their most consistent performers.

With the English transfer window closed David Moyes would struggle to find a replacement for Heitinga, but Spartak appear convinced they can get their man.

From talkSpork talkSport.

Can't see Moyes letting him go unless they offer silly money.

Made 4 Gwladys wrote:J5 has had plenty of critics but he has been absolutely outstanding in the last month or so while Jags was out... bordering on world class in recent games... his header that almost went in at the end of the Sunderland was fantastic & his defending is pure text book..

I think we have a gem that has finally settled at CB... next season he will surely be 1st choice with Jags as Dizzy gets older & moves towards coaching.

Class is permanent.

Yankthattoffee wrote:

Made 4 Gwladys wrote:J5 has had plenty of critics but he has been absolutely outstanding in the last month or so while Jags was out... bordering on world class in recent games... his header that almost went in at the end of the Sunderland was fantastic & his defending is pure text book..

I think we have a gem that has finally settled at CB... next season he will surely be 1st choice with Jags as Dizzy gets older & moves towards coaching.

Class is permanent.

I found myself questioning his commitment a couple of months ago, calling him a wimp at one point, but once the Dogs of War attitude kicked back in, J5 came to the fore. Good leadership and clearly a leader in more ways than one.
Of DM's Derby cock-ups, dropping J5 was the worst.
Now, what about Royston?

Mr_Ben wrote:His Mrs is well fit.

I can see JH being sold in the summer. Especially if Holland do well in the Euros

Mr_Ben wrote:

Knight of Thorgothshire wrote:

Mr_Ben wrote:His Mrs is well fit.

I can see JH being sold in the summer. Especially if Holland do well in the Euros

That would be very unwise I think. I understand he might be looking at CL footie, and I can't blame him for that, but with Distin and Jags as the central pairing, well, let's just say that's not a pairing for the future, is it? Distin is 34 and Jags is, what, 29 or 30? Heitinga is 27 or 28 I think.

I just think that if he does well he could go for something like £15m. I don't think Everton would want to sell him but if we get a decent offer etc