Morning all, as we enter the final throws of the summer window it’s probably time to batten down the hatches. Hang in there everyone and have a great day!
The chances of
Anthony Gordon's protracted move to Chelsea going ahead in the next few days are starting to look 'slim'. That's according to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein this morning.
Writing in his column, he said: "The chances of Everton’s Anthony Gordon completing a move to Stamford Bridge are now thought to be slim too, with sources pointing to a substantial gulf in valuation between the negotiating clubs. Manchester United are believed to have made a late check on Gordon’s availability before stepping up their pursuit of Ajax winger Antony."
Everton face competition from Newcastle United for the signature of
Leander Dendoncker,
according to journalist Pete O’Rourke. Dendoncker is in demand heading into the final days of the summer transfer window
and Everton have seen a bid rejected by Wolves.
Everton are among three
Premier League clubs in the race to sign PSV Eindhoven attacker
Cody Gakpo, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein. The Toffees join Leeds United and Southampton in recently pursuing the PSV star, with Manchester United having cooled their interest after agreeing a deal with Ajax for Antony.
Everton have had a "verbal proposal turned down" for Shakhtar Donetsk winger
Mykhaylo Mudryk, according to reports. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that the Blues contacted the Ukrainian outfit about one of the country's most promising talents - who is also said to be a target for Arsenal as they look to bolster their attacking options just days after shipping club-record signing Nicolas Pepe on loan to Ligue 1 outfit Nice.
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder
Idrissa Gueye "should commit" to Everton "very soon", according to RMC sport. The French outlet are quoted as saying: "According to our information, Idrissa Gueye should commit to Everton very soon. Paris Saint-Germain has reached an agreement in principle with the Toffees for a transfer, the amount of which has not been filtered. The medical visit should take place within the next 48 hours."
Everton have said to enquired about Leeds United forward
Daniel James as they look to bolster their ranks in the final days of the transfer window with attacking reinforcements. Fabrizio Romano tweeted: Tottenham have discussed potential loan with buy option for Daniel James with Leeds last week — not an easy deal, also Everton asked for Dan.
Aston Villa are one of five clubs looking at a deal for Blackburn Rovers striker
Ben Brereton Diaz – along with Everton, West Ham, Southampton and Brighton. Reports last week claimed Everton were closing in on his signature, but they have since brought in Neal Maupay from Brentford
Everton are set to miss out on VfL Wolfsburg talent
Aster Vranckx with AC Milan agreeing a loan deal to sign the 19-year-old Belgian midfielder.
According to Sky Italia, the reigning Serie A champions have agreed a deal to sign the teenage talent on loan for the season with a €12m (£10m) obligation to make the transfer permanent next summer, with Milan beating the likes of Everton to Vranckx, with Frank Lampard’s side reportedly in the race for the Bundesliga prospect.
Everton are set to offload
Salomon Rondon before the transfer cut-off despite their lack of striker options, sources have told Football Insider.
Everton are still pushing to sign
Mohammed Kudus before the close of the transfer window and have lodged an official bid for a permanent move,
Ghanasoccernet.com reports.
The same outlet confirms that personal terms have been agreed between the 22-year-old and the Toffees, which was thought to be the position over a week ago before a change of heart at his club Ajax.
Everton could sign both
James Garner and
Idrissa Gueye to strengthen their midfield this week, according to David Ornstein. The Athletic journalist has reported that the Toffees want up to two new midfielders as well as another attacking option through the door before Thursday [01 September].
Gueye is set to arrive from Paris Saint-Germain imminently, with Everton currently waiting on Manchester United to engage over a late deal for Garner.
