South African Pienaar joins Everton

Borussia Dortmund's South African midfielder Steven Pienaar has joined Everton on a one-season loan, the German first division club said on Friday.

The 25-year-old Pienaar joined Dortmund in 2006 from top Dutch club Ajax as a replacement for Tomas Rosicky but, although he played 25 matches last season, he is no longer in the plans of coach Thomas Doll for the coming year.

Birmingham agree Mido fee

Birmingham have agreed a six-million-pound (12.3m dollar) fee with Tottenham for Egyptian striker Mido.

The 24-year-old, who would be the Blues' seventh permanent signing of the summer since winning promotion back to the Premier League, has yet to agree personal terms with the club.

The club said in a statement: "Mido had been rumoured in the media to be joining the club on a season-long loan but Blues can confirm that they are looking to sign the former Ajax, Marseille and Roma hot shot on a permanent deal."

Mido initially joined Spurs on an 18-month loan from Roma before signing for 4.5 million pounds in August 2006.

He started only seven league games for the north Londoners, making five further appearances as a substitute and scoring one goal.