Moyes wary of Rodwell interest

Everton boss David Moyes has stated that he hopes Jack Rodwell opts to stay at the Goodison Park club, but knows that they could face a battle to keep him should Chelsea make a bid.

Reports in the British press on Tuesday indicated that Chelsea were preparing a £20 million offer for the England international midfielder, whilst Manchester United are believed to be long term admirers of Rodwell also.

Moyes knows the player’s quality and hopes that despite the interest of leading English clubs, he decides to continue his development on Merseyside.

“His development here has been good. He came on the scene very early but I’ll always think players will be better served being at Everton,” the Scottish coach told The Daily Mail.

“I don’t think we’ll be selling because we need the money for the bank or anything like that. But there have been some really big players sold.

“Ronaldo was sold by United and Torres went to Chelsea. If those players are available then most other clubs will have to be thinking about their players.

“There comes a point where we don’t want to become a club preparing players for other clubs. We’ve tried not to be that (a selling club). But times have changed. In the past there weren’t players at Everton good enough for the top teams. Everton have that now,” he concluded.

By Gareth McKnight