Well at least the fee will help pay some wages




Duffy joins Blackburn Rovers

Everton have sold Irish international defender Shane Duffy to Blackburn Rovers in a deal reportedly worth £1.5m.

Duffy spent last season on loan with Yeovil Town and returned to Finch Farm in May hoping to force his way into Roberto Martinez's first-team at Everton but will return to the Championship instead where he will get the chance to build his career in a permanent setting.

Duffy made a handful of appearances for the Blues' senior team under David Moyes, including as a youngster in the Europa League, but had yet to figure in a competitive fixture under Martinez.