Moyes in fury over raid for Johnson

The Everton manager came out fighting after being stunned by Sportsmail's revelation that Upton Park owner Eggert Magnusson was ready to bankroll an audacious £18million, £90,000-a-week move for the England striker. West Ham boss Alan Curbishley has been told he has £70m to spend this summer.

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Having already tied up a deal for Newcastle's Scott Parker, he will attempt to hijack Mark Viduka's move from Middlesbrough to St James' Park this week with the offer of a £60,000-a-week, three-year deal.

He will also try to prise Shaun Wright-Phillips away from Chelsea. Curbishley has targeted Brazil winger Elano as part of his massive overhaul.

Moyes, mindful that Curbishley's strong interest in Johnson could develop into a drawn-out battle of wills, reiterated his stance that Everton's record £8.6m signing remains an integral part of the club's future and launched a stinging attack on Icelandic multi-millionaire Magnusson and his billionaire backer Thor Bjorgolfsson.

"The West Ham consortium wouldn't have enough money to buy Andrew Johnson or any other Everton player," said a clearly incensed Moyes.

"And for them to think they could shows a lack of understanding of our game. AJ was a top player at Everton last season and he will be again next season."

But West Ham will be undeterred by Moyes' snub and are determined to do whatever is necessary to get their man.

Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce had looked in pole position to land 31-year-old Viduka, who is out of contract at the Riverside, but money is no object for Curbishley and West Ham are the first club to match the Australian's demands for a three-year deal as he looks to finish his career in the Premiership.

Viduka, who also attracted early interest from Manchester United and Celtic, has always insisted he would not rush his final contract and he has plenty to ponder before taking his annual family holiday to his home in Croatia.

Curbishley is also an admirer of Wright-Phillips, who nevertheless wants to remain at Stamford Bridge and continue his fight for a first-team place.

Elano, who plays in Ukraine for Shakhtar Donetsk, is another target but West Ham may face problems obtaining a work permit.

The Brazilian has made only 10 appearances for the national side, but is expected to play a key role in their defence of the Copa America this month.

Curbishley could also return to his former club Charlton to capture right-back Luke Young, who failed a medical at Upton Park last summer.

Meanwhile, as Parker broke off his holiday to have a medical at West Ham and seal a £7m reunion with his old Charlton boss

Curbishley, Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton was expected at Newcastle for talks over a switch.