Morning all,
With time running out to get players in and out, ere’s a summary of the rumours doing the rounds on 26th August.
The future of Sheffiled United striker Daniel Jebbison remains up in the air.
Everton are interested in signing the 18-year-old on a permanent basis, but it seems as though the Championship side are only willing to consider a loan move.
The Athletic have revealed that League One sides Sunderand and Burton Albion both made attempts of a loan deal, but neither have materialised as Sheffield continue to chase a substantial loan fee
Everton have confirmed Nathangelo Markelo has left the club and joined PSV Eindhoven.
The versatile Dutchman, who can play at centre-back, wing-back or in midfield, joined the Blues in the summer of 2017 from FC Volendam in his homeland and played for the Toffees Under-23 team. (Echo)
Juventus could target Borussia Dortmund star Axel Witsel to replace Weston McKennie if the midfielder leaves, amid interest from Tottenham and Everton, per Calciomercato.
Everton and Aston Villa have shown an interest in signing McKennie if he leaves Juventus in the next week. Additionally, Tuttosport report Tottenham Managing Director Fabio Paratici proposed a swap-deal involving Moussa Sissoko, after Juve rejected Tanguy Ndombele.
Sunderland have offered a contract to former Everton goalkeeper Jack McIntyre following his impressive trial at the Stadium of Light, as reported by the Sunderland Echo.
Barcelona will keep Samuel Umtiti for the 2021/22 season after failing to convince the defender to leave the club, amid rumoured interest from Everton, according to Sport.
Linked target Matheus Nunes looks to be staying put in Portugal for at least another year. [SportWitness via Record]
Should Kylian Mbappe leave to join Real Madrid, Richarlison has been mentioned as a possible target for PSG (BBC)