Today it has been revealed that Andy Johnson is on the cusp of a 13 million move to Fulham. It was widely reported that David Moyes was reluctant to sell the man he brought from Crystal Palace two years ago, however he must now be laughing all the way to the bank. Thirteen million pounds is an astronomical sum for a player who is hardly prolific, Johnson managed a measly 6 league goals last season. His overall tally of 22 goals in 74 appearances for the Toffees hardly enhances his reputation so i'ts perplexing how Everton have made a profit on Johnson, whom they paid 8.6 million for in 2006.Thirteen million represents a great piece of business for Everton but surely Fulham fans must be wondering if they have been lumbered with a new Steve Marlet. Steve Marlet was Fulham's previous record transfer when Jean Tigana brought him for 11.5 million in 2001. That transfer could surely be up there as one of the worst transfers in Premier League history as Marlet amassed a wopping six goals in his first season at Fulham. Marlet then saw out the rest of his Fulham contract on loan at Marseilles. Johnson will have to bag at least 15 goals for his price tag to be justified and that looks unlikely, unless Fulham get a lot of penalties of course.
Steve Marlet: absolute pants
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