Everton sign Yakubu after getting work permit

Everton have sealed an £11.25m deal to bring Ayegbeni Yakubu to Goodison Park after winning their appeal for a work permit.

The Toffees agreed the terms of the transfer with both the player and Middlesbrough a week ago, but his move to Merseyside was delayed when the Home Office refused to grant the Nigerian striker the necessary paperwork.