Donovan's Toffees plea

American hopes for Galaxy compromise

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Donovan's Toffees plea

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Everton loan star Landon Donovan admits he has informed LA Galaxy of his desire to stay at Goodison Park for a further month.

Donovan is due to return to Galaxy this weekend after Everton's game at Birmingham following the conclusion of his 10-week loan spell.

But the American international has impressed hugely on Merseyside during his loan stint and he hopes he could stay until 15th April at the latest.

"I have told the Galaxy what I want, they know what's going on and I speak to my manager [Bruce Arena] there fairly often and at this point it is an Everton and LA Galaxy conversation," Donovan told The Guardian.

"Both clubs know how I feel, which is that I would like to stay, though I can't end the season here, I'd have to go back 15th April at the latest. If that can be worked out, great. If not, then the Galaxy are my team and I'm very grateful for the chance I had here. It would be bittersweet either way."

Donovan believes he has learned a lot from his time in England and thinks his spell in the Premier League has improved him as a player.

"I've learned a lot," added Donovan.

"It has absolutely improved me as a player, It's impossible not to. I have learned a lot, technically, tactically, how to keep myself motivated, and it puts me in a stronger position for the World Cup.

"But the biggest thing now is having the confidence that I can play against anybody and not fear anyone at all. I don't think there are many players in the world, let alone Americans, who get a chance to play against and beat Chelsea and Manchester United in the same week. That has to be the highlight."