Needed midfielder to fill perennially injured Mikael Arteta’s shoes.
The buzz is that Landon Donovan is heading to Everton this transfer season on a three month loan from the Galaxy.

Instant impact. Check.
Counterattacking speed and link up play with Saha and Agbeyeni Yakubu very essential. Check.

Great work rate. Check.

Durable with substantial international experience. Check.
Reasonably priced to fall within Everton’s tight budget. Check.
Think of the invaluable experience and match fitness returns Donovan gets for his World Cup outing as well as a taste of the tough tackling English squad that they face in the first match.