EVERTON fail in late Moses BID

Everton emerged as shock contenders for Victor Moses on transfer deadline Tuesday, the Advertiser understands.

Palace managed to see off a flurry of last-minute attempts from the Premier League to nab the talented forward (pictured).

And the Advertiser has learned that Everton held talks with the Selhurst Park club about signing the teenager.

The Goodison Park club were prepared to spend £3million of the £24m recouped from the sale of Joleon Lescott, only for the deal to fall through in the final 20 minutes of the window.

When asked about Everton's interest, Eagles boss Neil Warnock said: "I spoke to three or four Premier League clubs about Victor on Tuesday."

In addition to the Toffees, Palace also held talks with Spurs and Wigan over a potential move for Moses.

But the Selhurst Park club managed to resist the temptation to sell Moses on the cheap to help ease the club's financial concerns.

Spurs assistant boss Kevin Bond was hopeful of pushing a deal for Moses through before Tuesday deadline.

But White Hart Lane boss Harry Redknapp resisted the temptation to make a bid, instead deciding to monitor his progress until January.

And Warnock admits he is bracing himself for another flurry of phone calls about Moses once the transfer window reopens.

He said: "What I think will happen now is that they look at him and make a decision on him by Christmas."

Warnock added: "As a manager, I'm delighted to still have him on board – but I feel sorry for the chairman a bit because he keeps on putting in the money."