David Moyes plans to make another move to lure Clint Dempsey to Everton this summer, although money could prove an obstacle again.

Moyes had scouted Dempsey extensively when he was at New England Revolution but did not have the funds to match Fulham's £2million bid in January 2007.

He asked the America star to wait until the summer but Dempsey was keen to move to the Barclays Premier League and Revolution agreed to push through the Fulham deal.

Hotshot: Clint Dempsey (second left) has scored a magnificent 22 goals this term

The 29-year-old has scored 22 goals in 42 games in all competitions this season and has only one year left on his contract. An improved three-year deal has been on the table for some time but remains unsigned.

Dempsey's form and contract situation have attracted the attention of Arsenal and Tottenham. However,
Moyes hopes Dempsey's close friendship with USA team-mate Tim Howard may work in his favour, but he is unlikely to pay more than £5m for the forward.

Moyes also played down speculation that he was leaving Everton in the summer. 'That is not my plan and it is not in my thoughts,' he said.