bit of a random post but... my uncle lives in newcastle and used to be joey bartons form tutor back in liverpool, he meets him ever so often as they keep in touch. he met him last week and, both being blue noses, was chattin about everton and transfers etc. this is basically what he said-
apparently pienaar is very likely to join spurs, may even have signed some sort of pre contract type thing with them.
it is true that bayern are very interested in bainsey, though what baines himself thinks i dont know...
there is literally no money at all in the club, so there would be no replacement for pienaar at the end of the season
apparently barton himself would absolutely love to play for us, but as we have no money wouldnt be able to get him even if we wanted.
I know its all pretty much been said before but just thought id put it in here as you might be interested, just putting down what ive been told.