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Johann Vogel is set to arrive at Goodison for talks over a transfer to Everton.
The experienced Swiss international, who played in La Liga for Real Betis last term, has also enjoyed spells with Grasshoppers Zurich, PSV Eindhoven and AC Milan during his distinguished career.
Everton chief-executive Keith Wyness told evertonfc.com: "We are in negotiations with the player and he will be coming shortly to discuss personal terms with a view to signing a potential contract."
Vogel, 30, has 89 international caps for Switzerland and has experience in European competition as well as appearing for his country at Euro 1996, Euro 2004 and the World Cup 2006, where he captained the side.
He is renowned as a holding midfield player with the ability to break up attacks and maintain possession of the ball.
peter sargison
vogel is quality and dont forget if van the man shows anywhere near his inter form we have made another quality signing , vander meyde can be the surprise package this year
Agree with peter?
Wednesday 18th Jul 2007 23:47