Landon Donovan rules out loan move to Europe

Landon Donovan has ruled out a loan move to Europe in the January transfer window.

The Los Angeles Galaxy forward enjoyed a successful loan spell at Everton at the start of the year and had been linked with a repeat move to Goodison Park next month.

But the United States' all-time leading scorer has decided to rest in preparation for the new Major League Soccer season.

"While I enjoyed my time at Everton last season and still appreciate all the support their fans have given me, I feel that it is important to continue to rest and recover this off-season as opposed to going on loan," Donovan said on Galaxy's official website.

"I never considered being loaned to a club other than Everton," he added.