Everton Unlikely to Seal Permanent Landon Donovan Deal: Why Doesn’t He “Do a Beckham”?

Could American International combine an MLS career with a Premier League move?

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Everton manager David Moyes has revealed it is unlikely that Landon Donovan will remain at the club when his current loan deal expires.

The United States international has enjoyed a fruitful spell since moving to the Toffees from Los Angeles Galaxy in January, scoring once in seven Premier League appearances for the club.

With the 27-year-old set to return to America when the Major League Soccer season starts at the end of March, Moyes says that he is expected to leave Goodison Park, despite the player having a desire to stay.

Speaking after his side’s impressive 3-1 win against Manchester United, Moyes said: “I think Landon would like to stay but at the moment it probably looks as if not.

“I wouldn’t want to have any disrespect to his club or the contract he has over there.”

Everton have only suffered one defeat in their last 12 Premier League games and they are moving within sight of the European places. (Sky Sports)

Thus far Landon Donovan’s spell in English football has been nothing short of an unqualified success and if indeed it was up to Goodison Park boss David Moyes then he would surely be keen on snapping up the American international on a permanent basis.

The 27 year old has taken part in nine matches for the Toffee and Everton have won six of the matches including some fantastic wins over Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea and was also in sparkling form as the Merseyside club triumphed over Sporting Lisbon in the Europa League.

The LA Galaxy man would no doubt be very interested in a move to the Premier League side but he is contracted up to the eyeballs at the MLS side and any proposed move could prove problematic. Perhaps he could “do a Beckham” and play for two sides at the same time?