....Thursday morning's rumour mill;
- The Daily Star says Olivier Giroud is Everton's no1 transfer target.
- The Star also report Everton want Manchester United to pay half of Wayne Rooney's £250k per week wages. The Express reckon Michael Carrick has been given the captains armband at United ahead of Rooney's imminent departure. The Mirror say Rooney's agent, Paul Stretford, met with Bill Kenwright yesterday and want United to pay £180k per week of the players wage despite no fee being involved. The Irish Independent report Everton are willing to pay the player £150k per week.
- According to The Express, Alvaro Morata is a priority over Romelu Lukaku for Manchester United. The Star, however, say United lead Chelsea in the race to sign the £100m Everton striker. A number of outlets report United want Rooney to be part of the Lukaku deal.
- Sky Sports journalist, Keith Downie, suggests Sunderland are on the verge of signing 3 players from Everton. Brendan Galloway and Tyias Browning are joining on loan, whilst Aiden McGeady is making a permanent move.
- Portuguese outlet, Record, say Everton have made a £39m bid for Benfica's Mexican forward, Raul Jimenez.
- According to DZ Foot reporter, Ed Aarons, Everton, Spurs and West Ham are keen on Porto winger Yacine Brahimi.