Everton manager David Moyes has revealed that he would willing to allow young striker James Vaughan to go out on-loan. The youngsters promising career has been hampered by injuries and a loan move would provide the 20 year-old with the opportunity to play more games. He faces big competition for a first team place at Everton with Aiyegbeni Yakubu, Jo, Louis Saha and Victor Anichebe all vying for a striking role as well.
Championship sides Middlesbrough and Newcastle are said to be leading the race for the England Under-21 international. He has appeared for the Toffee’s reserves recently but hes looking for some first team action. The Toffee’s manager David Moyes revealed: “Vaughany is all right,”
“He has had a few problems with his knee but it’s settled now. He trained the last few days and will be in the squad on Sunday (against Blackburn).
“It would benefit James to go out on loan. It will benefit him to get some games, that will be valuable to the boy. He has missed a lot of football.”
The youngster is the youngest ever Premier League goalscorer at the age of 16 years 357 days when he scored for the Toffee’s against Crystal Palace in 2005. He also overtook former Everton prodigy Wayne Rooney as the clubs youngest ever scorer.
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