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Leighton Baines urges Everton pair Steven Pienaar and Mikel Arteta to stay at Goodison Park
Left-back believes key duo can lead club to success...
| Bet: | Returns: | Everton £31.00 | Draw £32.50 | Chelsea £22.50 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Everton £31.00 | Draw £32.00 | Chelsea £23.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Everton £32.00 | Draw £32.50 | Chelsea £23.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Everton £30.00 | Draw £32.50 | Chelsea £24.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Everton £31.00 | Draw £33.00 | Chelsea £24.50 |
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28 Jul 2010 16:44:00
By Alex Richards
Everton defender Leighton Baines has urged two of the club's biggest stars, Mikel Arteta and Steven Pienaar, to commit their futures to the club.
The duo have been the subject of seemingly constant speculation this summer, with Arteta linked with a big money switch to Manchester City while Pienaar has been tipped for a switch to either Tottenham Hotspur or Bayern Munich.
Everton boss David Moyes has made the re-signing of key squad members his priority this summer, with the likes of Jack Rodwell and Tim Cahill having already penned new deals at Goodison Park.
Arteta has been in negotiations over a new deal for some time but has yet to reach an agreement, while Pienaar is now entering the final year of his contract.
And Baines, who missed out on a place in England's World Cup squad after an impressive season last term, is eager for the pair to commit their futures to the blue half of Merseyside.
"They will definitely know we all want them to stay," Baines told reporters.
The duo have been the subject of seemingly constant speculation this summer, with Arteta linked with a big money switch to Manchester City while Pienaar has been tipped for a switch to either Tottenham Hotspur or Bayern Munich.
Everton boss David Moyes has made the re-signing of key squad members his priority this summer, with the likes of Jack Rodwell and Tim Cahill having already penned new deals at Goodison Park.
Arteta has been in negotiations over a new deal for some time but has yet to reach an agreement, while Pienaar is now entering the final year of his contract.
And Baines, who missed out on a place in England's World Cup squad after an impressive season last term, is eager for the pair to commit their futures to the blue half of Merseyside.
"They will definitely know we all want them to stay," Baines told reporters.
"They are among our better players and a key part of what we are looking to do. We want to keep our better players to give us the best chance of success.
"Hopefully they will stick with us. I don't know what their thoughts are - they are personal matters.
"But we are all hoping, like the fans, they stay with us."
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