DAVID MOYES admits he is in the market for a new centre-back during this month’s transfer window after confirming Phil Jagielka faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Jagielka will be out for up to six weeks after suffering medial ligament damage in his right knee while challenging Bolton Wanderers striker David Ngog during Wednesday’s 2-1 Premier League defeat at Goodison.

Moyes, who has already brought in Landon Donovan on a short-term deal, was previously concentrating on bolstering a misfiring strikeforce with a couple of loan moves.

But the Everton manager admits that focus has changed with Sylvain Distin and John Heitinga now the only two recognised senior central defenders at the club.

“It wasn't a priority, we had other priorities, but that may change at the moment because of Jagielka's injury,” said Moyes.

“It leaves us short at centre-half, but adding one or two new players is not easy in this month. It has never been an easy time to bring players in but we will try.

“Jags has got medial ligament damage which will keep him out for up to six weeks.

“We are looking to try and do something. We are looking in the loan market and would like to add in one or two certain positions.”

Everton responded to Jagielka’s injury by recalling Republic of Ireland under-21 international Shane Duffy early from his loan spell at npower League One side Scunthorpe United.

Duffy will go straight into the squad for this afternoon’s FA Cup third round clash against Blue Square Bet Premier outfit Tamworth at Goodison.