....when I was a youngster, Friday used to mean Crackerjack, but this morning it’s day 18 of the January transfer window and here’s this morning’s Toffee rumours;
- France Football report a stand-off with Watford in Everton’s pursuit of Abdoulaye Doucouré is holding up PSG signing Idrissa Gueye. Apparently Watford are asking Everton to pay €50m for the midfielder.
- WalesOnLine say a glitch is stalling Oumar Niasse’s loan move from Everton to Cardiff. Asked about a replacement for Niasse, Everton Manager Marco Silva is quoted as saying; “we don’t have the financial conditions to go into the market”. The Daily Mail suggests there will be more departures than incomings at Everton this month.
- According to This is Futball website, Everton are interested in Liverpool’s 29 year old forward, Daniel Sturridge.
- Italian website ‘Inter Live’ report Everton and West Ham are keen on Inter Milan’s 24 year old midfielder, Roberto Gagliardini. It is suggested Inter have already rejected a €25m bid for the player who’s contract expires in 2023.