Everton tells Arsenal to go fly a kite

Arsenal have had a £14million bid for Everton’s Phil Jagielka turned down.

The England international, 27, has recovered from a serious knee ligament and is seen by Gunners boss Arsene Wenger as the experienced centre-back to steady his defence.

But Everton manager David Moyes is not prepared to lose a key man, already aware that he may have a problem in hanging onto midfielder Mikel Arteta given Manchester City’s efforts to sign him.

However, Arsenal are set to test Everton’s resolve by tabling a revised bid of £16m. MORE