Friday 11 April 2008, 11:41
by Scott McLeod @efc_scottmcleod
David Moyes has reassured fans Steven Pienaar's permanent move to Everton is on course.
The South African midfielder has been on loan at Goodison from German side Borussia Dortmund since July.
The two clubs agreed terms for a possible permanent transfer when the midfielder made the loan switch.
However, reports this week suggested Everton were approaching a crucial deadline concerning the clause that allows the Club to sign Pienaar for a pre-agreed fee.
The Goodison boss has responded to the reports by making it clear everything is on course concerning Pienaar's permanent switch to Everton.
He said: "As far as I know Steven Pienaar's contract is agreed, it's all done. I think it's his agent's money that isn't agreed. As far as I know everything has been done for a while, so I think it is to do with money for the agent."
That is the manager's explanation for the reports that emerged in South Africa this week.
Moyes is keen to secure Pienaar's services, having been impressed with the qualities the midfielder has brought to the Everton side this term.
He added: "Steven has done well for us. Since he came back from the African Nations he hasn't reached the standards he reached prior to that but that can happen.
"He has picked up one or two injuries which haven't allowed him to get a head of steam. Steven is one of the reasons our football has improved. He is a really good football player."
David Moyes' pre-match press conference will be available in full on evertonTV from 1pm, Friday.
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John Ellison
Pienaar is Rare Talent and is very important and need to sign him ASAP because most of our mids get injured all the time
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Saturday 19th Apr 2008 01:05
Agree with John?
Gary Davy
Steven Pienaar is a good quality midfielder who can score goals as well.....!! what more do u need...??? SIGN HIM...!!!!! Fellow- South Africa
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Friday 18th Apr 2008 08:04
Agree with Gary?
Kane Draper
We Gotta Buy Stevey Moyesy an Fluent Skillful .. Player .. He must be .. A Must Have !!!!
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Wednesday 16th Apr 2008 16:06
Agree with Kane?
kieran mills
moyes we have to have pineaar ...!! hes a must have this summer...!!! well done pineaar keep it up if and when we sign you...!! in moyes we trust
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Tuesday 15th Apr 2008 17:25
Agree with kieran?
Janet Barber
Agree with every comment on here. Peanut is pure class and the sooner we have his signature the better. In Moyes We Trust!! COYB
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Tuesday 15th Apr 2008 16:36
Agree with Janet?
Phil McLean
Hopefully we will be saying "another good bit of business by Moyes". He is signing a player who will add to the quality and give the squad more depth. Hopefully David will have the money for two or three quality players and get busy in the loan department again with a view to buy. Nearly there. C O Y B
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Monday 14th Apr 2008 21:11
Agree with Phil?
craig penny
pienaar and fernandes keep them both on merseyside
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Monday 14th Apr 2008 13:13
Agree with craig?
Micky Yusuf
Steven Piennar is a quality midfield player. He can continue to bring in a lot of options for Everton in the midfield. Bravo Steve!
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Sunday 13th Apr 2008 21:17
Agree with Micky?
Steven Pienaar is a must for next season,I can't see why the agent is making noises about the transfer dealings of the club, acording to the press it is the agents fee that is causing all the problems, it appears that the tail is wagging the dog. We want and need you Steven ,C.O.Y.B.
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Sunday 13th Apr 2008 19:36
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Simon Ward
Great news oon Pienaar, lets get Manuel Fernandes signed too and then look for a Carrick/Hargreaves/Barry style player in. We could also do with more cover in centrak defence. Get season so far, let's not lose our heads now and get back into Europe and win it next year! COYB!
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Sunday 13th Apr 2008 13:21
Agree with Simon?