...so it’s the 1st June and it’s fair to say it’s the start of a new Everton chapter. This thread might get a bit busier over coming weeks but this is what’s being said this Friday morning;
- According to The Daily Mirror, new Everton boss, Marco Silva, wants to make Portuguese midfielder, William Carvalho, his first signing. The 26 year old has worked with Silva at Sporting Lisbon and was a key part of the team that went on to a Cup Triumph.
- Saying that, website Record, suggests £15m rated Benfica winger, Andre Carrillo, could be Silva’s first signing.
- SkySports report Wayne Rooney is in advanced talks with D.C. United and a deal could be announced as early as Monday.
- 4th Official suggest Everton is a contender for the signature of £25m rated Middlesbrough centre back, Ben Gibson.
- The Daily Mail and SportsMole website claim Everton could reignite their interest in Crystal Palace left back, Patrick van Aanholt.
- Turkish outlet, Aksam, report Everton have made a fresh bid for Besiktas midfielder, Oguzhan Ozyakup. The website says Everton have offered cash plus Davy Klaassen, which doesn’t make a lot of sense given Özyakup has a £12m release clause in his contract.
- German magazine, Kicker, say Hoffenheim’s 28 year old, 6ft 3in Centre Back, Benjamin Hubner, has rejected a move to Everton in favour of staying at the German club.