Toon To Miss Out On Dutch Star?

Last updated : 22 June 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor

Engelaar's agent Eduard Burleson: "We have spoken with Schalke and terms have been agreed.

"But the two clubs have not agreed yet, and so that is where we stand on that.

"I know Everton are interested and that Newcastle could soon make a move.

"He chose to speak to Schalke, firstly because there was not any interest from England at the time and also because of the coach Fred Rutten [former Twente coach now at Schalke] - who was so good for him at Twente.

"But if does not work, it is now clear could be English options.

"Orlando has taken his form from Twente straight into the national side and continued at the same level.

"I think for this reason a number of clubs have suddenly realised what many of us already knew, that he is a very good player."