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Fulham target
Gary Naysmith
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| Position |
Defender |
| DOB |
16/11/1978 |
| P.O.B. |
Scotland |
| Height |
5'8" |
| Club |
Everton |
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Fulham and Rangers have joined the chase for Everton defender Gary Naysmith.
The 26-year-old is coming to the end of his contract at Goodison Park and, as yet, has not signed a
new deal.
A number of clubs are keeping tabs on Naysmith's contract negotiations at Everton and are ready to
swoop for him.
Everton are keen to keep the Scottish international and are thought to have offered him a new two-year
deal which the player is thinking over.
Championship side Leeds are confirmed suitors of the full back and they are believed to have tabled
a three-year deal to Naysmith in a bid to lure him Elland Road.
Now Fulham and Scottish outfit Rangers are believed to have declared an interest in the former Hearts
man.
Fulham are in the market for a new left back after seeing a move for Manchester City's Ben Thatcher
during the January transfer window fall through at the last minute.
Rangers are also thought to be looking for a new full back with Gregory Vignal unlikely to make his
loan move from Liverpool permanent and Michael Ball linked with a possible move away from Ibrox.
Naysmith is now weighing up his options and he is set to make a decision on his future in the next
few weeks.
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Naysmith is a Scottish international defender who moved to the Premiership to join Everton in October
2000 for £1.75million.
Coventry City had been the favourites to snap up the player but once the Toffees learned he was available
they entered the race and Naysmith opted to move to Goodison Park.
He joined Hearts in December 1994 and was loaned out to Whitehill Welfare during his early years to
gain experience. He went on to make 121 League and Cup appearances for Hearts.
He is an outstanding full back who has performed well in the Premiership.
Naysmith made his debut in a 1-0 win at Newcastle United, and three games later netted the winner at
Bradford City.
Competent in either of the full-back positions, Naysmith missed the back end of the 2001/02 season
with an ankle injury.
He returned to fitness for the start of the 2002/03 term, and he continues to be a very useful player
for Everton, finding a niche in midfield from time to time. His 100th Premiership appearance came in 2003/04.
source: soccernet
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