Everton have finished 5th for the last 2 seasons and Simon Hopper thinks the Toffees are good value to be near the top of the tree again this time – see his low-down on all the contenders and recommended bets here.

Galatasaray have announced the signing of Brazilian midfielder Elano on a four-year contract from Manchester City.

Elano’s future at the City of Manchester Stadium had been in doubt after he found himself dropped last season and had had been linked with moves to several clubs in Italy.

But on Thursday night, Elano accepted a surprise move to Turkey after Galatasaray confirmed he had signed a contract until 2013.

Reports have put the fee in the region of £8m – the same figure City paid to sign Elano from Shakhtar Donetsk two years ago.

Everton have finished 5th for the last 2 seasons and Simon Hopper thinks the Toffees are good value to be near the top of the tree again this time – see his low-down on all the contenders and recommended bets here.

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