Real Madrid's McManaman pours cold water on Everton rumours

Rumours that former Liverpool favourite Steve McManaman could be joining local rivals Everton in the summer have been dismissed by the player.

Speculation began after fans saw the Real Madrid star talking to Everton Deputy Chairman Bill Kenwright recently.

"I saw Bill Kenwright, who I know, and I went over to talk to him."

"There were thousands of fans around and I know Everton players, I know Liverpool players, so you can see how rumours like that start. There were rumours about me; there were rumours about Robbie Fowler."

"If you were once an Evertonian there are always rumours about going back and things like that."