Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard says LA Galaxy star Landon Donovan would be a great addition to the club.

The Toffees are expressing plenty of interest for a January loan move for the USA international and Howard would love to have the quality of his national teammate amongst the Everton ranks.

"From playing with him in the USA team I know he is a tremendous player," Howard told the club's official website. "He'd be a good addition to any team and particularly this team. He is a star, he really is.

"He is a friend, but he is also a top quality player and the more of those we can bring in the better.

"Donovan can bring several strengths to the team. He can play wide right and underneath the strikers, he has got good pace with the ball and he runs and runs all day long!

"He's got a fantastic touch with both his left and right. He can cross the ball well and shoot the ball well - he has got a bunch of attributes that mean he'll do well in the Premier League."

Donovan is in talks to join Everton on a three-month deal when the transfer window opens in January.