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Everton's Pienaar given permission for Chelsea talks

Chelsea have outbid London rivals Tottenham for the services of Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar. Everton boss David Moyes confirmed the Merseysiders have accepted a bid from Chelsea but turned down Tottenham's offer for the midfielder.

The Scottish tactician revealed on Friday the Toffees had accepted an offer for the South Africa international, who is out of contract at the end of the season, but did not name the club.

He said after Sunday's 2-2 draw with Liverpool at Anfield: "We have accepted an offer from Chelsea. Steven has not agreed terms with Chelsea.

"We've given his representatives a chance to talk to Chelsea but they've not got permission to talk to Tottenham because they've not offered the same money."

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