It is an open secret that Everton are looking to sign a central defender in the summer transfer window. Carlo Ancelotti could be looking to offload either of Yerry Mina or Michael Keane, and a top-quality centre-back is needed to replace them. The Toffees have been heavily linked with a move for Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes, with the Guardian claiming last month that the 22-year-old is poised to become Everton’s first signing under Carlo Ancelotti. Andy Hunter claimed that Everton officials have continued to negotiate a deal for the 22-year-old Brazilian player despite the lockdown situation across the world during the coronavirus pandemic. He added that the Toffees are hopeful that he will move to Goodison Park later in the year. Gabriel’s fee would be in the region of £30m. Howe...
According to The Mirror, Everton are interested in signing Denis Bouanga from Saint-Etienne in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that the 25-year-old winger is rated at £8 million by his French club Saint-Etienne. The report has quoted the Ligue 1 outfit’s manager Claude Puel as admitting that he will have to sell the Gabon international this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic hurting the club economically. Stats According to WhoScored, Bouanga made 23 starts and three substitute appearances in Ligue 1 for Saint-Etienne this season, scoring 10 goals and providing three assists in the process. The winger made two starts and three substitute appearances in the Europa League for the French club this campaign, providing one assist in the process, according to WhoScored. Duri...
Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi has revealed helping Nigeria reach the 2018 FIFA World Cup is the happiest moment of his career. Iwobi scored the winning goal against Zambia to help Nigeria qualify 2the FIFA World Cup for the sixth time, two years after switching allegiance to the West African Nation. While speaking to sports bibe on Instagram live session, the former Arsenal forward said the feat remains the best of his career, despite winning bronze at the African cup of Nations in Egypt and English FA Cup with Arsenal. “I’ve had a lot of happy moments in my career but for me, I will say when I scored against Zambia to send my national team to the World Cup because my parents were there,” he said. “That’s a special moment, I almost shed a tear on the pitch.” He said. Iwobi went on to rep...
It felt really good yesterday that football is back finally. We don’t know whether we will see the return of the Premier League anytime soon. Till that time, let’s keep engaged with the daily dose of transfer drudgery. And that brings us to Everton’s interest in Kalidou Koulibaly. Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti needs to sign a central defender in the summer – or winter – or whenever, we don’t know yet. The likes of Yerry Mina or Michael Keane could be shown the door and a top-quality defender is needed as a replacement. While the likes of Lille’s Gabriel are being linked, Koulibaly would be one hell of a signing. Ancelotti knows him well from his time in Naples, and therefore the obvious connection. Widely regarded transfer guru Gianluca Di Marzio has claimed that the Toffees shoul...
According to reports from The Mirror, two Premier League clubs – Arsenal and Everton – are interested in signing Marash Kumbulla. The highly-rated young centre-back has been compared to Italy and Juventus legend Giorgio Chiellini. And several European clubs are vying for his signature. The report claims that the likes of Inter Milan and RB Leipzig are also in the race to sign the Hellas Verona defender. According to FC Inter News, all the four aforementioned clubs have made enquiries about Albania international Kumbulla. The 20-year-old centre-back would cost in the region of 30million euros (£27m), and it remains to be seen whether any potential suitor would be willing to pay that sum for him. Kumbulla can also operate as a defensive midfielder and has made 1...
According to reports from Onda Cero, Real Madrid attacking midfielder James Rodriguez doesn’t want to leave Spain in the summer transfer window. The Colombian international has dropped down the pecking order at Los Blancos under Zinedine Zidane, and the club could offload him in the summer. He is not in Zidane’s first-team plans for next season, and several Premier League clubs are vying for his signature. Rodriguez, who spent the last couple of seasons with Bayern Munich, doesn’t want to leave Spain, and instead wishes to join Real’s derby rivals Atletico Madrid. The news will come as a blow for clubs like Newcastle, Everton and Wolves, who are showing keen interest in bringing him to the Premier League. Earlier this week, Caracol reported that Newcastle are interested in signin...
Everton have been linked with the Napoli midfielder Allan for a while now. It appears that they are now leading the chase for the Brazilian. As per journalist Emanuele Cammaroto (via Sportwitness), the Toffees are in pole position to complete the signing. Allan has worked with Carlo Ancelotti before and the duo shared a good relationship during their time together at Napoli. It will be interesting to see if Ancelotti can bring the 29-year-old midfielder to Goodison Park this summer. Everton could use a midfield controller like Allan and he could prove to be a superb signing for them. Allan knows Ancelotti’s style of play well and he will help his teammates execute the Italian’s gameplay better. Napoli are thought to be open to a sale because Allan has fallen out of favour since Ancelotti’s...
Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot has been linked with a move away from the club this summer. As per Tuttojuve (via Sportwitness), Everton have now been in contact with the Italian giants regarding a move. Apparently, the player’s mother has also been in touch with the Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti. Rabiot has struggled to fit in at Juventus and the Italian outfit are ready to sell him for €20m. It will be interesting to see if Everton make an offer for the player. During his time at PSG, the Frenchman was regarded as a top talent and the reported asking price seems reasonable for a player of his ability. However, Rabiot’s development seems to have stalled and Ancelotti will have to get the best out of the player if Everton sign him. The 25-year-old midfielder needs to regain his confidence...
Aston Villa central midfielder Conor Hourihane has told Sky Sports that his teammate Jack Grealish has a tough decision to make, amid reported interest from Tottenham Hotspur, Everton and Manchester United. According to The Daily Star, Tottenham and Everton are interested in signing Grealish from Premier League rivals Villa in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Spurs and the Merseyside outfit are prepared to pay over £50 million to sign the 24-year-old, who can operate as an attacking midfielder or as a winger. The Manchester Evening News has reported of interest in Grealish from United. Republic of Ireland international central midfielder Hourihane has raved about his Villa teammate Grealish, and has admitted that the summer will be tough for the 24-year-old in regard t...
Everton are thought to be keen on signing the Newcastle midfielder Matty Longstaff. As per Football Insider, the Newcastle midfielder is a man in demand this summer and the Toffees are one of the several clubs after him. Longstaff will be a free agent this summer and the Magpies have not managed to agree on an extension with him. If it stays this way, Everton can sign him for a fee of around £400,000 in July. It would be quite a coup for the Toffees if they managed to sign him for the reported amount. Everton could use some depth in their midfield and Longstaff is a massive talent. He could develop into a star for them in future. Carlo Ancelotti is a world-class manager and he will certainly help the youngster grow as a player. The 20-year-old might be tempted to make the move if the Toffe...
According to le10sport, Ligue 1 outfit OGC Nice are interested in signing Everton left-back Lucas Digne this summer and are plotting an audacious bid for the France international. The French side and Marseille were both interested in luring the defender back to the Ligue 1 during the January transfer window, but Everton aren’t looking to lose one of their best players anytime soon. Manchester City are also still keeping tabs on Digne with boss Pep Guardiola a fan of his attacking abilities. With Benjamin Mendy struggling to attain an extended duration of full fitness since arriving at the Etihad from AS Monaco in the summer of 2017, City are keen to get a quality replacement and they reckon the Toffees star will be the perfect signing. Despite their interest in Digne, they haven’t made any...
Everton are interested in signing the Brazilian midfielder Wendel this summer. As per Esporte News Mundo (via Sportwitness), the Toffees have submitted an offer for the player last week. The report adds that Carlo Ancelotti has personally phoned the player as well. It will be interesting to see if the Toffees can agree on a deal with Sporting. They are not the only ones after Wendel this summer. Napoli have submitted an offer as well and their offer is thought to be higher. Everton need to add more quality to their midfield and Wendel could be a solid addition. He has done well for Sporting so far and the 22-year-old is ready to make a step up. The Premier League would be a challenge for him but he seems ready for it. Although he has just 2 goals and 2 assists to his name this season, his ...