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Nigerian international striker Yakubu has joined Everton in a club record £11m transfer from Middlesbrough. David Moyes had been chasing the player for over 1 month and has finally landed the 24 year old. Middlesbrough had originally hiked their price for the striker and Yakubu himself was uncertain of a move to Merseyside.
A Middlesbrough spokesman said: "We can confirm we have agreed a fee for the sale of Yakubu and he has been given permission to talk to Everton."
The player is set to sign a 4 year contract and link up with Everton's main striker Andy Johnson in a very dangerous looking partnership. Yakubu's signing eclipses the previous transfer record of £8m for Andy Johnson's signing from Crystal Palace.
West Ham and Man City were also rumoured to be interested in signing the talented striker, but Everton have won the race.
Written by majicka
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