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2 England, 1 Belgium, 2 Switzerland – Best XI from the round of 16
As the group stages came to a close, the knockout rounds of Euro 2020 begun, and the round of 16 certainly didn’t disappoint. We’ve had everything you could possibly want. Penalty shootouts, giant killings, last gasp winners, eight-goal thrillers, screamers, VAR drama – it’s what we live for as football fans. Here are our picks for the best XI from the round of 16. Jordan Pickford (GK) – England’s goalkeeper position has been the subject of debate for a while now, with many of the fans preferring the likes of Nick Pope and Dean Henderson over the Everton stopper. However, Gareth Southgate stuck with Pickford and has been rewarded for his faith. Against Germany, the 27-year-old was on top of his game, making crucial saves to deny Timo Werner and Kai Havertz at 0-0. Cesar Azpilicueta (R...
Everton & Hammers reportedly in transfer talks with Rangers hero
Rangers star Glen Kamara is a wanted man in the Premier League, and according to Give Me Sport, Everton and West Ham United have both joined the race for his signature. The Finland international has just two years left on his deal at Ibrox, and is also attracting the likes of Arsenal, Watford and Brentford. Although Rangers and Kamara have held talks about a new deal, both parties have not been able to reach an agreement, and GMS say Everton and West Ham have gotten in contact with his representatives to enquire about what type of deal he would be looking at this summer. Sportslens View Rangers are offering the 25-year-old Champions League football and another chance to win the Scottish Premiership title next season, but could those be enough to keep him at Ibrox beyond the summer? The Pre...
‘Done deal’ – Telegraph journalist makes huge Everton managerial claim
Rafa Benitez and Everton have reached an agreement, with the Spaniard becoming their next manager a done deal. That is according to The Telegraph journalist Jason Burt who provided the update on Twitter. Rafa Benitez to Everton is agreed. Done deal. More on @TeleFootball later…depending on England game! — Jason Burt (@JBurtTelegraph) June 29, 2021 Sportslens View Everton and Benitez have been in talks for several days now, but the fans have been openly against the move, with some making their grievances known with abusive messages on the Goodison Park gates. However, Everton owner Farhad Moshiri has ignored their protests and is now set to go ahead with the unpopular appointment. The former Liverpool manager has been out of work since leaving the Chinese Super League in January but will no...
Report suggests Everton are leading the chase for €40 million-rated summer target
Everton have been linked with a move for the Juventus defender Merih Demiral for a while now. The 23-year-old wants to leave Juventus this summer and Calciomercato are reporting that the Toffees are currently leading the chase for his services. The Turkish international is aware of the fact that he is behind the likes of Leonardo Bonucci, Matthijs de Ligt and Giorgio Chiellini in the pecking order and he wants to leave in search of regular first-team football. SL View: Juventus exit would be ideal for the player Demiral has had a disappointing European Championships with Turkey and he will be hoping to resurrect his career with a move away from the Turin giants. The defender clearly needs to play more often in order to regain his form and confidence. He cannot afford to sit on the Juventus...
Everton make lucrative contract offer to Europa League winner with 96 international caps – report
Everton have made a lucrative contract offer to goalkeeper Sergio Romero, who will be a free agent when his Manchester United deal expires on June 30. Romero was fancied to join the Toffees on loan last summer, but United blocked the move as they felt the Merseyside outfit could compete with them for European qualification. The Argentine ended up being sidelined by the club for the entire campaign as David de Gea and Dean Henderson were preferred ahead of him by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. He had the opportunity to leave on a cut-price deal in January but opted to run down his £70,000-a-week contract with the Mancunian giants. He is free to choose another club this summer, and he has been linked with the likes of Juventus and Celta Vigo over the past few weeks. However, the 34-year-old want...
Everton closing in on £17m signing, Newcastle keen on player as well
Everton are thought to be closing in on the signing of the Sporting Lisbon midfielder Matheus Nunes. According to Record, Premier League side Newcastle United are still interested in the 22-year-old player but the Toffees are expected to win the race. Apparently, the Merseyside outfit are set to secure an agreement with the Portuguese outfit and the transfer could be completed for a fee of around €20 million. The 22-year-old midfielder was heavily linked with a move to Newcastle during the January transfer window as well but it seems like the Magpies will miss out on him once again. SL View: Could prove to be a bargain signing for Everton Nunes is highly rated in Portugal and he has a big future ahead of him. The Brazilian midfielder could prove to be a superb long-term investment for the ...
Report: £35m Everton target dreams of joining Liverpool, club ready to sell
Phillipe Coutinho is reportedly dreaming of a potential return to Liverpool someday. The Brazilian joined Barcelona from Liverpool in January 2018 for a reported £146 million after a superb five-year spell at Anfield. His time with the Catalan club has been a disaster, and he has only managed to produce glimpses of his ability. Arsenal have been heavily linked with a move for Coutinho in previous transfer windows, and they are reportedly interested in signing him again this summer. Coutinho has just over two years remaining on his Barca contract, and Ronald Koeman is open to letting him go. According to Le 10 Sport, Everton are also interested in signing Coutinho, who could be sold for around £35 million. It has now been suggested that the Brazilian would like to return to Liverp...
Everton keen on signing 31-cap international but he could reject them again – report
Roma defender Chris Smalling has no plans of joining Everton despite his uncertain future at the Serie A outfit, The Mail reports. The England international has spent the past two seasons with Roma and has been a regular starter for them when fit for selection. Despite this, there have been question marks regarding his future due to his mixed relationship with new manager Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese previously questioned the defender’s commitment at Manchester United when injured, and there are suggestions that he could move on. It was recently reported that the Toffees had expressed an interest in his services, but it appears that Smalling has no desire to join them. The 31-cap international previously snubbed their advances before he made the move to Roma from United on an initial loan...
Romelu Lukaku backed to succeed Robert Lewandowski at Bayern Munich
Former Belgium striker Emile Mpenza has tipped Romelu Lukaku to succeed Robert Lewandowski at Bayern Munich. The 28-year-old has excelled at Inter, scoring 64 goals in just 95 matches since joining the Serie A side from Manchester United in 2019. The forward has a similar record for the national team, having struck 63 times in 96 caps for the Rode Duivels, including three at Euro 2020. Mpenza has been amazed by the ex-Chelsea and Anderlecht player’s development and believes Bayern would be smart to look at him if they need to replace Poland sensation Lewandowski following his 48-goal campaign in Germany. “Romelu’s strength in a duel and his speed are outstanding. That makes it so difficult for the defenders against him,” Mpenza told Sport Bild. “If they go into a duel with him, he uses his...
Ancelotti gives his verdict on James Rodriguez’s potential move to AC Milan
Newly-appointed Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has delivered his verdict on growing speculation about James Rodriguez’s departure from Everton. In an interview with Il Giornale, the ex-Toffees manager hailed the Colombian’s technical qualities amid talks about the playmaker’s move to the European mainland. “A pure talent, a great footballer – he had some physical problems, and his contribution to the cause was therefore reduced,” the Italian tactician said. Rodriguez left the Santiago Bernabeu to team up with Everton last summer but blew hot and cold in his maiden Premier League campaign. The main reason behind the 29-year-old’s decision to move to Goodison Park was Ancelotti, who remains James’ favourite manager from their time in Madrid and Munich. Although the Italian got the most out...
Everton have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of 25-yr-old ace
PSV Eindhoven defender Denzel Dumfries has been linked with Everton and Bayern Munich in recent weeks. However, Bild claims that Bayern are unlikely to move for the Dutch international who will cost around €16 million this summer. Bayern’s withdrawal from the race will come as a major boost for Everton, who are keen on signing the player. SL View: Could prove to be a major bargain for Everton The Toffees need to bring in a long term replacement for Seamus Coleman. The 25-year-old has shown his qualities for PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie and his national team in the European Championships. Dumfries has been one of the Netherlands’ most impressive players at the Euros, and he could prove to be a quality acquisition for the Premier League club. The reported asking price seems like a major b...
Tottenham Hotspur could rival Everton to sign in-demand £30m defender – report
Tottenham Hotspur could compete with Everton and Manchester United to sign Norwich City defender Max Aarons this summer, Sky Sports reports. The north London club are braced for the departure of Serge Aurier, and they are actively looking for a quality young replacement. A move for Brighton & Hove Albion’s Tariq Lamptey was recently touted, but a deal seems unlikely due to the hefty £50 million price tag. Spurs appear to have revived the pursuit of Aarons, who could be available for £30m. They could face competition from Everton and United. Sportslens view: Aside from Aurier, Spurs have Matt Doherty and Japhet Tanganga, who can operate in the right-back role, but the latter is naturally a central defender. Doherty has had a tough time with Spurs, having had to cope with more defen...
