Everton complete deal for Rangers striker Nikica Jelavic

 

Andy Hampson
Tuesday 31 January 2012 16:45 EST
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Nikica Jelavic The focal point of Glasgow Rangers' frontline, Jelavic bagged his 15th goal of the season in the 4-0 Scottish Cup defeat of Arbroath. The Daily Mail reports that any bid would have to be in excess of £7mn but it is thought that
Nikica Jelavic The focal point of Glasgow Rangers' frontline, Jelavic bagged his 15th goal of the season in the 4-0 Scottish Cup defeat of Arbroath. The Daily Mail reports that any bid would have to be in excess of £7mn but it is thought that (GETTY IMAGES)

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Everton have completed the signing of Croatia striker Nikica Jelavic from Rangers on a four-and-a-half-year deal.

The 26-year-old completed a medical and agreed personal terms at Everton's Finch Farm training base earlier before finalising the details of his contract at Goodison Park.

Jelavic was expected to be introduced to the crowd at half-time of their home game against Manchester City.

He becomes David Moyes' third signing of the January transfer window, following a loan for Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan and a permanent deal for Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson.

Jelavic scored 36 goals in just 55 appearances for Rangers having been signed from Rapid Vienna for £4million in the summer of 2010.

Prior to his move to Scotland, Jelavic had scored 40 in 93 games in three seasons in the Austrian league.

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