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Rafa Benitez sends message to new Everton signing on Twitter following D-day move
Everton confirmed the signing of Salomon Rondon yesterday right at the end of the transfer deadline day. The former Newcastle striker joined from Chinese club Dalian Professional on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract with the option for a third season. The Venezuelan striker has been reunited with Rafael Benitez for the third time, having previously worked with him at Newcastle and Dalian. The 31-year-old centre-forward is a vastly experienced player who has 83 senior caps and a national team record 31 goals for his country. Benitez has taken to Twitter to welcome Rondon following his move to Goodison Park. Welcome @salorondon23, our paths cross one more time. I hope we celebrate soon with victories https://t.co/3bYuBTdc7P — Rafa Benitez Web (@rafabenitezweb) August 31, 2021 Spor...
‘Underwhelming window’, ‘Pathetic’ – Some Everton fans react to their deadline day arrival
Everton confirmed the signing of Salomon Rondon on a free transfer last night and the Venezuelan forward has signed a two-year contract with the Toffees with the option of a third season. ✍️ | Salomón Rondón has joined from Dalian Professional on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract with the option for a third season. #EFC 🔵 — Everton (@Everton) August 31, 2021 The 31-year-old has played in the Premier League before with West Bromwich Albion and Newcastle United and he could prove to be a quality short term addition for the Merseyside outfit. Currently, Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the only recognised number nine at the club and Rondon could support him in the attack or operate as a backup option. The player has worked with Rafael Benitez during their time togethe...
Everton star sends three-word message to Tottenham new signing
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of Brazil defender Emerson Royal from Barcelona for £25.8 million on a five-year contract. Spurs initially made an exchange offer involving Serge Aurier, but Barcelona rejected the proposal. The north London club submitted a revised offer and secured his signature. The 22-year-old has spent the past two seasons with Real Betis, scoring five goals in 79 appearances. He was very impressive last season and would be a cracking signing for the club. Emerson took to Instagram to share his reaction after securing the move. He wrote: ‘Wonderful to be with you! Here we go! #comeonyouSpurs‘. Everton forward Richarlison welcomed him to the Premier League by responding to his post. He wrote – ‘Boa sorte fei’, which roughly translates to ‘good luck’. Em...
‘Almost done’ – Journalist claims Everton now close to signing 82-cap international
Everton are close to securing the signature of Salomon Rondon in the final hours of transfer deadline day. According to journalist Alan Myers, Rondon is close to joining the Toffees. Rondon almost done — Alan Myers (@ALANMYERSMEDIA) August 31, 2021 The 82-times capped Venezuela international is a free agent after his contract with Dalian Professional expired. Rondon, who previously worked with Rafael Benitez at Newcastle United and Dalian, is now very close to rejoining him at the Merseyside club. SportsLens View Everton desperately needed to sign a striker this summer after they offloaded Moise Kean to Juventus. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the first-choice striker at the club, and Benitez needed more depth in that area. Cenk Tosun is another option, although it’s unclear how much ...
Euro giants have agreed a ‘bombshell’ deal to sign £90k-per-week Everton star – report
James Rodriguez is edging closer to leaving Everton this summer. The Colombian international hasn’t played a single game this season and is now set to leave without getting the opportunity to play in front of a fully-packed Goodison Park. The 30-year-old joined last season from Real Madrid. He made 26 appearances in all competitions, scoring six goals. We recently covered a report that Everton are considering making a move for Luis Diaz from Porto in a deal that would see Rodriguez moving the other way on loan. However, talks of such a potential deal appear to have stalled, with Fabrizio Romano claiming that the Toffees are yet to reach an agreement for the 24-year-old winger. Present scenario AC Milan are leading the race to sign Rodriguez. According to ESPN journalist Vit...
Everton hoping to sign 82-cap international on a two-year deal before tomorrow’s deadline
Everton are hoping to sign Salomon Rondon before the transfer window closes on Tuesday. According to Liverpool Echo, Rafael Benitez is keen on a reunion with the Venezuelan striker having worked with him at Newcastle United in the past. The Toffees have been linked with a move for the Porto winger Luis Diaz as well but a move for the Colombian has not materialised yet. It is no secret that Everton will have to add more quality and depth to their attacking unit and Rondon could prove to be a quality short term option for them. The 31-year-old Venezuelan striker has played in the Premier League before with Newcastle and West Bromwich Albion. The player knows English football well and he should be able to make an immediate impact at Goodison Park. Currently, the Toffees are overly relian...
Everton and West Ham in the race to sign 24-yr-old attacker who will cost £17m
Everton and West Ham United have all been linked with a move for the Sassuolo winger Jeremie Boga. According to Footmercato via GFFN, the 24-year-old is valued at €20 million and the two Premier League clubs are keeping tabs on his situation. The likes of West Ham and Everton could certainly use more quality in the wide areas and Boga could prove to be a useful addition for them. The former Chelsea winger has improved massively since his move to Sassuolo and he has the quality to succeed in the Premier League. Boga barely had an opportunity to showcase his potential at Stamford Bridge and the player will probably feel that he has unfinished business in England. The winger is yet to reach his peak and a reported €20 million asking price could look like a bargain if he manages to adapt to th...
‘Been told’: Reliable journalist delivers big Leeds transfer claim ahead of tomorrow’s D-day
Reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano has delivered a big transfer update on Daniel James, and Leeds United fans will love it. Throughout the day, we have covered multiple updates on James’ evolving transfer situation, and as the day progressed it became increasingly clear that Leeds are leading the race for the signature of the 23-year-old winger. James, who nearly joined Leeds back in the January window of 2019, is expected to drop down the pecking order at Old Trafford following the arrivals of Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Telegraph reported that the Whites have agreed a deal of around £30 million for James. However, Football Insider claimed in the evening that Everton have made a late entry in the race and the Toffees are looking to hijack the deal. An except from the report r...
Arsenal make surprise transfer decision on Ainsley Maitland-Niles amid Everton interest – report
Arsenal have decided to keep Ainsley Maitland-Niles at the club amid a late loan approach from Everton, The Times’ Paul Joyce reports. The 24-year-old spent the back end of last season on loan with West Bromwich Albion, but he has yet to start a Premier League game this term. It was recently reported that the Toffees had opened negotiations with the Gunners over a loan deal with the option to buy next summer. However, the Gunners seem determined to keep Maitland-Niles, and have now told the England international that he will be staying put. Maitland-Niles could yet make the switch to Goodison Park. He is set to hold talks with manager Mikel Arteta over his desire to join the Toffees. Sportslens view: Maitland-Niles has made over 100 appearances for the Gunners, and the vast majority of his...
Leeds register concrete interest to secure ‘last-gasp deal’ for £25m Everton target – report
Leeds United have registered a concrete interest in Manchester United winger Daniel James, according to reports from Football Insider. The Whites are looking to secure a “last-gasp deal” for the 23-year-old winger who has three years left on his contract at Old Trafford. Manchester United were initially reluctant to offload James, either on loan or on a permanent deal, but they are now open to listening to offers for him following the arrivals of Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Athletic reported yesterday that Leeds could make a move, either or loan or permanently, for James, with Marcelo Bielsa remaining a big fan of the player. The latest report from Football Insider suggests that Leeds have registered a “concrete” interest and that a fee of around £25 million should be enou...
Everton set their sights on landing striker with 35 Premier League career goals – report
Everton have entered negotiations with Dalian Pro over the transfer of Salomon Rondon, Sky Sports reports. The Venezuela international has previously worked under Benitez at Newcastle United and Dalian, and it appears that there could be another reunion. The Toffees have opened talks with the Chinese Super League outfit for the 31-year-old, who spent the second half of last season on loan at CSKA Moscow. Sportslens view: Rondon initially worked under Benitez at Newcastle on loan in 2018/2019, registering 12 goals and seven assists from 33 games in all competitions. On his return to West Bromwich Albion, he moved to Dalian to be reunited with Benitez, who left the Magpies after his contract expiry. He had similar success at the Chinese outfit, and there are no surprises that Benitez is eage...
Everton will strike gold if Benitez can sign £15m Leeds target before D-Day – SL View
Everton are one of the clubs that are showing keen interest in signing Daniel James from Manchester United this summer. The 23-year-old joined the Red Devils in 2019 from Swansea for £15 million. According to the Sun, Everton, Brighton & Hover Albion, Leeds United and Crystal Palace are all interested in signing him. Everton and Palace have made enquiries already, while Leeds, who nearly signed him in January 2019, are long-term admirers. United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed today that James could be offloaded on loan following the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo. The Welsh winger is an exceptionally talented player who has made over 70 appearances for the Red Devils. However, he is likely to drop down the pecking order at the club following the arrivals of Rona...
