Morning all, here’s a summary of this mornings trawl through the net. A good day to all!
Everton have been linked with
Idrissa Gueye over the past few weeks. However, talks between the Toffees and Paris Saint-Germain reportedly stalled, putting a move in jeopardy. This is according to French outlet
L’Equipe, via
Sport Witness.
They claim that, following a ‘long period of stalemate’ between Everton and PSG, negotiations have now resumed. L’Equipe has reported that talks are ‘moving in the right direction’ after some ups and downs during weeks of talk.
Neal Maupay has explained how signing for Everton was an "easy choice" after completing his move from Brighton & Hove Albion.
Maupay, 26, has joined the Toffees after spending the summer being linked with a transfer away from the Seagulls.
Nottingham Forest were said to have the striker on their
radar throughout the summer, with Fulham also reportedly keen.
Frank Lampard reveals ‘red line’ for departure of Everton winger
Anthony Gordon
Frank Lampard has stated that there is a “red line” for Chelsea to make a move and sign Everton winger Anthony Gordon.
Lampard, while talking to the media on Friday ahead of Everton’s trip to Brentford, stated that the club’s hierarchy has drawn a “red line” for the departure of Gordon and that it is very close.
Everton block Manchester United's move for
Asmir Begovic. Everton have blocked Manchester United’s move for Asmir Begovic, as per TalkSport.
Alex Crook wrote for TalkSport on 26 August that the Toffees do not want to sell the 35-year-old this summer, after they failed in their attempt to find a solid replacement.
Conor Gallagher wants assurances from Chelsea. Everton and West Ham are still in the hunt to sign Conor Gallagher from Chelsea, as per TalkSPORT.
Alex Crook wrote for TalkSPORT on 26 August that Gallagher has informed the Blues that he wants assurances over game time this season.
According to
The Evening Standard, Everton are keen on a move for Bournemouth’s
Jaidon Anthony as he enters the final year of his contract.
Anthony has had something of a meteoric rise over the past 18 months. Back in 2020, he was playing non-league football with Weymouth in the National League South, and he didn’t stand out too much there, scoring just one goal in five appearances in the sixth-tier of English football.
Frank Lampard warns
Dele Alli to find his focus during loan move to Besiktas or continue to see his career continue to spiral downwards
'I do have great empathy for the trajectory of his career in a sense because it is clear to see. I don't have to dress that up in any way.' Lampard stated.
'Having worked closely with him for a period I have to say he really does need to understand the relation of training and focus to what that means to performance at the highest level.
'It's not just the Dele story, I would say that to any player because it's the only thing I know.
'I wasn't a saint, but I know what training can do and focus can do, and that's something he really has to take on board.
'If he can, it can be not just a great thing for him but for the team-mates around him in the squad. He's at that point. That is the test for him now.'
Nottingham Forest are a team in the market to bring in new talent and Everton defender
Michael Keane is at the top of their wish list.
Keane is a talented player but he is costing the club around £65,000 per week in wages. Nottingham Forest have inquired about bringing Keane to their club on loan according to Football Insider. The move would benefit both clubs since Forest need defensive reinforcement and Everton need to
cut back on their payroll.
Journalist Tony Scott recently shared his concerns over the possible transfer of
Ben Brereton Diaz to
Everton on the All Together Now podcast.
He said on the
All Together Now podcast, “[Ben] Brereton Diaz could be anything. He’s ripped it up in the championship. He come up to the Premier League, he could be left found wanting. He may not score a goal. You just don’t know. It’s a big, big gamble. Big, big gamble that one”.
David Ornstein has been speaking on the
FIVE YouTube channel about how
Everton’s financial situation is relatively healthy and means they don’t have to sell Anthony Gordon.
“Everton sold Richarlison already in this transfer window, which means that their financial difficulties have been eased somewhat and the suggestion from Goodison Park is that financially they don’t have to sell him. If they are going to sell him at this late stage in the window, they would need a replacement.”
Karveh Solhekol:
James Garner and
Ben Brereton-Diaz could now follow Neal Maupay through door at Everton. Speaking live on Sky Sports during their club-by-club round, as shared on their
blog, Solhekol shared what to expect next at Goodison Park.
He believes Everton will definitely do more business and this could “Include James Garner and Ben Brereton-Diaz.”
Brighton head coach Graham Potter has claimed the sale of
Neal Maupay to Everton represents a suitable deal 'for all parties' following the exit of the French forward.
“Neal is keen to play more regular football than we have been able to offer, and Everton are able to give him that opportunity. We could fully understand his position, and the deal represents a good one for all parties involved," he told
Brighton's official club website.
