Yobo set for Fener stay

Joseph Yobo is close to realising his desire to secure a permanent move to Turkish giants, Fenerbahce.

The  centre-back who has spent two seasons on loan at the Turkish side has not hidden his intention to secure a permanent move away from Everton FC, a team he joined from Olympique Marseille of France in 2002.

Reports in the Turkish media have it that only minor details remain to be sorted out for the deal to see the light of the day.

Yobo’s advisors and officials of Fenerbahce as well as Everton chiefs have agreed on a transfer fee for the Nigerian captain and he is now to resume pre-season training on Monday.

“We are almost through as far as my transfer agreement is concerned. Hopefully, by Monday next week, I will resume training.” The player said .