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Neymar reacts as Everton star makes Premier League history
Everton attacking midfielder Richarlison made history yesterday, becoming the first Premier League player to bag a hat-trick at the Olympic Games as Brazil secured a 4-2 victory over Germany. The 24-year-old put his country’s Copa America disappointment aside to fire the South Americans into a 3-0 lead in the opening 45 minutes of the Group D clash. Richarlison’s international teammate and Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar Junior was impressed with his performance against the Germans, reacting on Instagram. Sportslens View Everton granted the winger’s request to play at the Olympics following long talks with him, with manager Rafa Benitez giving the final approval. Richarlison has missed the Toffees’ pre-season tour of the United States as a result and is also likely to miss their first Prem...
Everton will strike gold if Benitez can sign £25m star from PL rivals – SL View
Everton have been linked with a move for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Harry Winks, and he would be a smart signing for the Toffees. According to Fabrizio Romano, signing the 25-year-old is a possibility for Everton, with Rafael Benitez keen to bolster his midfield areas. Winks has made over 170 appearances for the club since making his debut in 2013. A stylish player with good technical abilities, big things were expected of Winks when he first burst onto the scene. However, recurrent injuries and loss of form meant he played a peripheral role for Spurs last season. Winks has now dropped down the pecking order at the club, and Spurs have made him available for transfer. The England international has a contract at the club until 2024, and Spurs are demanding around £25 million for him....
Report: Liverpool want ferociously quick £60m ace but Everton could move to sign him first
Jurgen Klopp wants to bring Samuel Chukwueze to Liverpool according to a report from La Razon but Everton could be the first club to make a move to sign the Villarreal ace. The 22-year-old Nigeria international is extremely highly rated and he won’t be avialble on the cheap. La Razon suggested that Chukwueze has an €80 million (£70 million) release clause. The Sun claims he could be available for around £60 million, however. Villarreal ace Chukwueze is allegedly a transfer target for north Liverpool and Everton – Copyright: xMagmax/xPRESSINPHOTOx PS_210415_453 The Villarreal man is clearly a player who could blow up into a superstar over the next few years. And he is a player highly in demand. Liverpool and Everton chasing Chukwueze La Razon claims that the Toffees boss Rafa Beni...
Spurs reportedly want to sell England int’l star for £25m as Everton plot summer move
Everton have enquired about Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Harry Winks, according to The Beautiful Game Podcast. Everton have submitted an enquiry for Spurs midfielder Harry Winks. Spurs have told the player that he can leave the club this summer. #THFC looking for a fee of around 25mill 🔵⚪️🚨🚨 — The Beautiful Game Podcast (@Podcast_TBG) July 22, 2021 Spurs have told the England international he can leave this summer and are ready to sell him for £25 million. Sportslens View The Toffees are making squad changes following the arrival of manager Rafa Benitez, and their midfield will need quality additions once some dead weights are sold. Winks is out of favour at Tottenham after failing to see playing opportunities under former head coach Jose Mourinho. It ...
Villa Park will erupt if Dean Smith can sign £25m Everton target this summer – SL View
Aston Villa have joined the race to sign Leon Bailey from Bayern Leverkusen this summer, according to the Daily Mail. The 23-year-old is seen as one of the most exciting young attacking talents in Bundesliga, and he would be a cracking signing for Dean Smith’s side. However, Villa could face competition from Everton, with The Athletic recently claiming that Bailey features on their shortlist. The Jamaican international bagged 14 goals and 10 assists in 38 appearances last term and has everything it takes to light Villa Park up. Villa have already signed Emiliano Buendia from Norwich City, but Smith is still looking to add another creative attacking midfielder or winger to his squad. While there have been talks of Manchester City luring Jack Grealish away, Villa insist that t...
Report: Leeds and Everton keen on 24-year-old after Euro club made £15.5m bid
Everton, Leeds United and Crystal Palace have all shown interest in signing Jeremie Boga this summer, according to the Daily Mail. The 24-year-old left-winger joined Sassuolo in 2018 from Chelsea and has established himself as a key player for the Serie A club. He scored 18 goals in 90 appearances for Sassuolo in three seasons, and several clubs are vying for his signature. Sassuolo rejected a bid of around £30 million from Napoli for Boga last summer, while another offer from Rennes was also knocked back. Boga’s price has dropped as he has just two years left on his contract, but Sassuolo still want a premium fee. Atalanta have made a £15.5m bid for Boga, but it was rejected. They are now weighing up an improved proposal for the Ivory Coast international. No Premier League ...
Reliable journo claims Everton set to sign EPL-winning winger & ex-England int’l
Everton are closing in on deals for Bayer Leverkusen winger Demarai Gray and Andros Townsend, according to The Times’ Paul Joyce. Everton closing in on deals for wingers Demarai Gray (£1.5m from Bayer Leverkusen) and Andros Townsend (free transfer). — paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) July 18, 2021 The Toffees are landing Townsend for free after he left Crystal Palace at the end of his deal last month and will pay £1.5 million for Gray. Sportslens View Everton manager Rafa Benitez wants to strengthen his attack ahead of next season, and landing the two wingers could prove to be a smart move. Townsend brings loads of experience to the table, while Gray has plenty to prove having struggled in his last days at Leicester City and with Bayer Leverkusen. Everton are set to lose Bernard and Cenk Tosun thi...
Everton must move quickly to sign Euro 2020 star ahead of European giants – SL view
Everton must move quickly to sign defender Denzel Dumfries amid Inter Milan’s struggles to negotiate a deal with PSV Eindhoven. Dumfries was in splendid form for the Netherlands at the European Championships this summer, registering two goals and one assist from four outings. The Toffees were already interested in him before the tournament, but his performances will have caught the eye of several top European clubs. Inter have been in regular contact with PSV for Dumfries recently, but it appears that they are yet to make any progress over a potential transfer. The club are unable to make permanent signings amid a tight financial situation, and they have proposed a loan deal for Dumfries with the option to buy. The offer has been rejected by the Eredivisie giants, as per Calciomercato.&nbs...
Everton agree deal to sign Premier League winner, medical already completed – report
Everton are set to sign Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic on a free transfer, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano reports. The Toffees expressed their interest in the Bosnia and Herzegovina international yesterday, and they have now secured an agreement to sign him. Begovic had entered the final year of his Cherries contract, and they have agreed to release him for free. He is set to sign a two-year deal with the Toffees today, having already undergone a successful medical. Sportslens view: The Toffees were actively looking for a back-up goalkeeper who could offer sufficient cover to Jordan Pickford and also compete for the position. Robin Olsen did a credible job on loan from Roma, but a permanent move for the Swede was always unlikely with the 31-year-old wanting more game time. Begovi...
Everton interested in signing Premier League winner with 63 international caps – report
Everton are interested in signing Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic this summer, talkSPORT claims. The Toffees want a back-up for Jordan Pickford following the exit of Robin Olsen after a season-long loan. They have expressed an interest in landing Begovic, who was a regular for the Cherries last term, making 51 appearances across all competitions. The 63-cap Bosnia & Herzegovina international has entered the final year of his deal, and he could be allowed to leave on a free transfer. Sportslens view: Pickford has been the undisputed choice in goal for the Toffees in recent years, and he should continue to keep his place next season. He had a wonderful tournament with England at the European Championships, but his form at club level has been inconsistent with errors. Begovic has vas...
Everton and Tottenham among the three Premier League clubs chasing 26-goal ace
Tottenham Hotspur, Everton and West Ham United have been linked with a move for Benfica striker Haris Seferovic in recent weeks. According to A Bola (via Sport Witness), all three Premier League clubs remain keen on signing the 29-year-old who had an outstanding 2020/21 season. Seferovic bagged 26 goals and seven assists across all competitions for the Portuguese giants last term. He was also impressive in the European Championships, scoring three goals for Switzerland during the tournament. It is no secret that Everton must bring in someone to support Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Seferovic seems like an ideal fit. West Ham also need attacking reinforcements, with the club heavily reliant on Michail Antonio last season. The Hammers forward is not a natural striker, and his injury record ...
Report claims Everton have submitted an offer to sign 46-cap international
Everton have been linked with a move for the Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly in recent weeks. According to Calciomercato, the Premier League side have now submitted the first offer for the 46-cap Senegalese international. The amount of the bid has not been mentioned in the report and it remains to be seen whether Napoli are willing to sanction his departure. Earlier there were reports that Rafa Benitez wants to bring the experienced centre-back to Goodison Park this summer. Koulibaly is one of the best defenders in the world and the 30-year-old would be an outstanding signing for Everton if they manage to convince him to join them. Everton are clearly keen on improving their defence this summer and they have been linked with the likes of Denzel Dumfries and Max Aarons for the right-...
