Everton boss David Moyes is chasing Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland.

The Sun says the 23-year-old told City boss Roberto Mancini last season he wanted to move away from Eastlands..

Ireland stopped short of handing in a transfer request but had become frustrated at the lack of first-team chances..

And with City linked with David Silva, Yaya Toure and James Milner, Ireland hopes an £8million bid from the Toffees will be enough for a fresh start.