Everton were interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga before Monday’s transfer deadline, but ended up bringing in Swedish goalie Robin Olsen on a season-long loan from AS Roma instead. [embedded content] The Athletic’s David Ornstein has revealed that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy blocked the Argentine’s move to Goodison Park after Everton deemed his demands to be too expensive. The 28-year-old will now remain with Tottenham until at least January, and he could see little or no playing action having not been included in their Europa League squad. “I do know that Everton were looking into Paulo Gazzaniga, but what Daniel Levy – the Tottenham chairman – wanted for him was too expensive for what Everton were looking to pay,” Ornstein said on Ask Ornstein. Everton were k...
Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has showered heaps of praise on Tottenham Hotspur and England striker Harry Kane. Calvert-Lewin has linked with Kane for the first time at the international level this week following his impressive start to the 2020-21 Premier League campaign. The Everton striker has spoken highly of Kane, and he is a player whom he admires greatly. Calvert-Lewin has discussed some of the aspects of Kane’s game and he is willing to learn a lot of things from the England skipper. “I’m aware of Harry’s game and how he likes to play — and obviously he is getting a lot of success at the moment,” he said to the Evening Standard. “He likes to drop in and dictate the game, whereas I am more play-on-the-shoulder and I like to stay high. “[Harry’s] been scoring goals for a long...
Everton forward Richarlison has heaped praise on the Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez. The former Real Madrid player moved to Goodison Park this summer and he has been sensational for Everton so far. He has been one of the best players in the league and Richarlison claims that it is a dream come true for him to play alongside a player of Rodriguez’ calibre. He said to FIFA: “I’ve fulfilled so many dreams already that I’m so grateful for. Playing alongside James Rodriguez is another one. I dreamed of playing for the Seleção innumerable times since I was very little, and playing alongside Neymar, Coutinho, all the Seleção players is a big dream for me. Gabriel Jesus is another. We’re from the same age group and when I was in the youth national teams, he was already a star, already playin...
The Premier League transfer window for international deals closed at 11pm on Monday night and there was frantic activity with many clubs looking to strengthen their respective squads. Of course, there is a domestic-only window until October 16, but the Premier League sides can’t directly trade with each other. Instead, they are only permitted to buy, sell or loan players with EFL teams. There will be some more transfer business over the next 10 days, but the majority of the clubs participating in Europe may restrict from spending, given they need to register their squads for the group stage of the Champions League and Europa League competitions today. Let’s have a look at the winners of the Premier League summer transfer window. Chelsea: Chelsea were definitely the major movers in the inte...
According to The Telegraph (Transfer Live blog, 3pm, October 5, 2020), Everton and Southampton have agreed over a loan move for Theo Walcott. It has been reported that Walcott will join Southampton on a season-long loan deal from Premier League rivals Everton on summer transfer deadline day. Theo Walcott Stats According to WhoScored, Walcott has played 12 minutes in the Premier League for Everton so far this season, while during the 2019-20 campaign, the former Arsenal forward made 17 starts and eight substitute appearances in the league, scoring two goals and providing three assists in the process. Back in 2018-19, Walcott made 24 starts and 13 substitute appearances in the league for the Toffees, scoring five goals and providing two assists in the process, according to WhoScored. Good mo...
Eliana Guercio, the wife of Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero isn’t happy that the Red Devils stopped the Argentine from leaving Old Trafford yesterday. Everton were keen on bringing the 33-year-old to Goodison Park on loan yesterday as manager Carlo Ancelotti wants competition for Jordan Pickford. The Toffees made contact with Man Utd, but a deal couldn’t be reached as the Red Devils only wanted to sell Romero. 🔵 | We have completed the signing of goalkeeper Robin Olsen on a season-long loan from AS Roma. Welcome, Robin! #EFC — Everton (@Everton) October 5, 2020 Everton have since signed Swedish goalie Robin Olsen on a season-long loan from AS Roma, and Guercio isn’t happy. She took to Instagram to slam Man Utd thus: That wouldn’t have done Romero’s relationship with the ...
Everton are closing in on the signing of Robin Olsen from Roma. The Toffees are keen on adding to that position and they have been linked with the likes of Pau Lopez and Sergio Romero as well. As per talksport, Olsen’s move to Everton is close. Paul Joyce from The Times has also confirmed that the Toffees are working on the deal. Everton moving towards a loan deal with Roma for Olsen https://t.co/nNnB0jGo3c — paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) October 5, 2020 Apparently, it will be a loan deal. Olsen is expected to compete with Jordan Pickford for the starting berth this season. Pickford has been quite error-prone in the recent seasons and it will be interesting to see if he can improve in the coming weeks. Olsen is 30 and he has plenty of experience. The 38-cap Swedish international could be the id...
According to The Mirror (Transfer Live blog, 8:21am, October 5, 2020), West Ham United are no longer in the running for Everton forward Theo Walcott. It has been reported that the former Arsenal man could leave Everton on loan on summer transfer deadline day. Southampton have made enquires about signing the 31-year-old, but West Ham are no longer in the running for the England international’s signature, according to the report. TEAMtalk recently claimed that West Ham have made contact with Everton over signing the Englishman on a loan deal. Leaving Everton on loan Walcott is a good player, but the former Arsenal man has failed to make a huge impact at Everton. With the Toffees having signed James Rodriguez and Allan among other players this summer, it is going to be extremely hard for the ...
According to talkSPORT, Everton are interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga before tonight’s transfer deadline. BREAKING: Liverpool & Everton are both interested in signing Paulo Gazzaniga. – talkSPORT sources understand. 📻 Listen → https://t.co/VJgUHnqdM1 pic.twitter.com/yCJ4ay7T3S — talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) October 5, 2020 The Argentine is surplus to requirements at Spurs, with Joe Hart now second-choice behind Hugo Lloris. Everton are looking for a quality keeper to keep Jordan Pickford on his toes, and Gazzaniga could be a fine option. The Toffees first-choice dropped another clanger during their 4-2 win over Brighton and Hove Albion at the weekend, and he could deal a blow on their chances of breaking into the top-six this term. Gazzaniga has playe...
Everton striker Moise Kean is all set to join PSG on loan and the Premier League club are considering alternatives to replace the Italian. According to The Times, Arkadiusz Milik has been discussed as a target. The 26-year-old has been linked with a move away from Napoli this summer and it will be interesting to see if the Toffees can sign him. Carlo Ancelotti has worked with the Polish striker before and the Everton manager knows all about his strengths and weaknesses. The same is applicable for the player as well and he should be able to adapt to Everton’s style of play quickly if he joins the club. Milik scored 14 goals for Napoli last year and he would add depth and quality to the Everton attack. The Toffees are overly reliant on Calvert-Lewin for goals right now and Ancelotti could us...
Everton will try to sign Spanish striker Fernando Llorente before the transfer deadline day on Monday, according to reports from The Mirror (printed edition page 72). Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been in phenomenal form for the Toffees, scoring in all the four Premier League games so far. However, Carlo Ancelotti is looking to add another striker to his ranks. Everton were heavily linked with a move for Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik this summer but they couldn’t agree on a deal with the Polish striker. Instead, they are now trying to sign Llorente. Having signed Allan from Napoli earlier this window, Carlo Ancelotti is now looking to bring in another player from his former club. The former Tottenham striker is a vastly experienced player, and he would be a smart addition for the Merseyside c...
According to TEAMtalk, Everton forward Theo Walcott has been offered to Newcastle United and Southampton. It has been reported that West Ham United and Crystal Palace have made contact with Premier League rivals Everton over the signing of the former Arsenal forward on loan in the summer transfer window. The report has claimed that intermediaries have spoken to Newcastle and Fulham, while Southampton have also been asked if they would like to sign the 31-year-old England international forward. Should Theo Walcott leave Everton? Walcott has not been able to make a huge impact at Everton, and given that he is 31 years of age, the Toffees may be looking at someone else to fill his role in the team. Newcastle and Southampton are established clubs in the Premier League, and Walcott started his ...