Everton line up 8m swoop for City's Michael Johnson - the new Gerrard - Sport - Evening Standard
       

Everton line up 8m swoop for City's Michael Johnson - the new Gerrard

Everton are hot on the heels of Manchester City midfielder Michael Johnson - with boss David Moyes lining up a £8million swoop.

The 20-year-old playmaker, dubbed by City fans as the new Steven Gerrard, tops Toffees boss David Moyes’ wanted list and the clubs have opened talks.

Johnson: new Stevie G

Gerrard: old Stevie G


Owner Thaksin Shinawatra plans a summer revolution at City and Johnson is one of the club’s leading assets.

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