......speaking in yesterday’s pre match press conference, Ancelotti said he has the backing of the Board regarding transfer activity and “all the names in the paper are wrong.” You might now choose not to read the following, but it’s the 11th January and here’s the Toffee transfer rumour round-up for this Saturday morning;
- Cenk Tosun’s loan move to Crystal Palace has been officially announced. Turkish journalist, Firat Günayer says the deal includes a €20m buy-out option.
- According to Brazil’s Gazetta Esportivo, the Toffees are preparing a €30m offer for Gremino forward, Everton Sousa Soares. The report claims Ancelotti has met with the 23 year old who has scored 47 goals in 177 games for his club.
- The East Anglian Times report Ipswich Town has agreed a loan deal for Everton’s 19 year old Centre-back, Lewis Gibson, but the Toffees will only release him after he signs a contract extension.
- Italy’s Sky Sports say Carlo Ancelotti is keen on Inter Milan’s Matias Vecino. The Uruguayan midfielder joined from Fiorentina in the summer of 2017 for 24m.
- The Chronicle suggest Everton interest in Newcastle goalkeeper, Freddie Woodman. The 22 year old is impressing on loan at Swansea City.
- The Athletic say Bayern Munich are one of a number of clubs who have enquired about Everton’s 18 year old academy prospect, Anthony Gordon.
- The Star continues to claim Everton interest in 23 year old Sassuolo winger, Jeremie Boga, whilst the Liverpool Echo again associates Norwich right-back, Max Aarons with the Toffees.