Everton striker Yakubu has arrived back in Liverpool for talks with manager David Moyes after the striker’s failure to return on time from the Africa Cup on Nations.
The 25-year-old was expected to return on Wednesday after the quarter-final defeat by hosts Ghana, but he failed to arrive and may face a club fine of a fortnight’s wages, estimated to be around £80,000.
Nigeria team-mate Joseph Yobo returned to Everton on Wednesday as scheduled.
Yakubu is unlikely to be considered for Saturday’s game against Reading at Goodison Park.
