Everton
‘I tell him so many times’ – Benitez raves about Everton player who is working really hard in training
Everton boss Rafael Benitez showered praise on Demarai Gray following an impressive 2-0 win against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday. The Toffees have made an unbeaten start to the 2021-22 Premier League campaign, picking up seven points from their opening three games. Gray scored the opening goal with a brilliant run and shot, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored from the penalty spot to earn the Toffees all three points. The same two players were on target last week when Everton recorded a 2-2 draw against Leeds United at Elland Road. Gray, who won the Premier League title with Leicester City, joined the Toffees this summer for just £1.7 million. “Demarai is a young player who needed to be more consistent, he is at the beginning [of his Everton career], but he has done well...
Euro giants in contact to sign £53k-per-week Everton player – Journalist
Serie A giants Juventus are in talks with Everton to sign Moise Kean this summer. According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Old Lady are negotiating with the player’s agent Mino Raiola over a deal. Cristiano Ronaldo has left Juventus yesterday to make a sensational return to Manchester United. Juventus need a new striker, and they want Kean. The Italian striker joined Everton in 2019 from Juventus and spent the last season on loan at Paris Saint-Germain. He scored 17 goals for the French outfit and wanted to secure a permanent move. Romano claims that PSG, who have signed Lionel Messi and Gini Wijnaldum this summer, have only offered him a loan deal, which was rejected by the Toffees. Juventus are in contact with Everton for Moise Kean, he’s one of the names in the list. Mi...
Report claims Rafa Benitez wants to sign PL duo for Everton this summer
Everton are looking to improve their attacking options before the summer transfer window closes next week, according to Sky Sports. Manager Rafael Benitez has identified Brighton & Hove Albion striker Neal Maupay as a potential target. The Toffees are currently overly reliant on Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison for goals. Bringing in another goalscorer would be ideal for them, and Maupay seems like a quality fit for a club with top-six ambitions. The Frenchman is well settled in the Premier League and could make an immediate impact at Goodison Park. He has scored twice in two Premier League games this season to take his tally to 20 for the club in all competitions. The chance to play for Everton could be tempting, but the Merseyside outfit will need to sell some of their fringe pl...
Everton in the running to sign 22-yr-old, but face competition from two other PL clubs
Everton are reportedly interested in signing American midfielder Weston McKennie from Juventus this summer. According to Tuttosport, Aston Villa and West Ham United are also keen on signing the 22-year-old. The Merseyside outfit need more depth in midfield, and McKennie would be a welcome addition to the ranks. He is a hard-working central midfielder who would help out defensively and provide a goal threat with his runs into the box. McKennie bagged five goals in 34 appearances in Serie A last season – his best return during a single campaign as a professional. He could complement Allan and Abdoulaye Doucoure with his skill-set, and Everton will be keen to get the deal over the line in the next few days. However, Villa and West Ham are probably better placed financially to secure the ...
Man Utd, Liverpool and co. find out their fixtures for the Carabao Cup third round
The draw for the third round of the Carabao Cup has been completed. The second round brought about a number of big results. Aston Villa, Norwich City, and Arsenal all hit their opponents for six, while Southampton comfortably defeated Newport County 8-0. Top flight sides Newcastle United and Crystal Palace were eliminated early. Seven more teams enter the competition at this stage, with all clubs participating in Europe being given a bye to the third round. Manchester City get in on the act as they look to win their fifth Carabao Cup in a row, while Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Leicester City, West Ham United, and Tottenham Hotspur also join. Man City have won the competition four years on the trot The Cityzens begin the defence of their crown with a visit from League One side Wy...
Southampton complete signing of highly-rated Premier League teenager
Southampton have confirmed the signing of 17-year-old Everton starlet Thierry Small. Small spent five years at Everton at academy level, having joined from West Bromwich Albion in 2016. He recently became a regular in the under-23s side and also earned call ups for the England youth teams. He made Toffees history back in January when he replaced James Rodriguez in their 3-0 FA Cup victory over Sheffield Wednesday. Aged 16 years and 176 days, he became the youngest player to ever feature at senior level for the Merseyside club. Small in action against Sheffield Wednesday However, this has turned out to be his only appearance for Everton, as he has now completed his transfer to Southampton, as confirmed via the club’s official website. He signs on a three-year deal. Speaking about the move, ...
Report: Neymar tells PSG to bring Everton star to Parc des Princes
Paris Saint-Germain have contacted the representatives of Everton attacking midfielder Richarlison about a possible move, according to RMC Sport. Kylian Mbappe is yet to sign a contract extension with less than 11 months left on his deal, and the French giants could be forced to sell him this summer. If that happens, PSG have identified Richarlison as his potential replacement, with Neymar backing them to make a move and convincing the French giants he has the qualities to play for the side. Sportslens View The Brazil international has been continuously linked with a Goodison Park exit almost from the moment he joined them from Watford, and his departure is a matter of “when” and not “if”. Could it happen this summer? That is not looking like a possibility at the moment, with just around a...
Report: Liverpool interested in Rangers man Benitez wants at Goodison Park
Liverpool are keeping a keen interest in Rangers right-back and Everton target Nathan Patterson, according to The Scottish Sun. The Toffees manager Rafa Benitez wants the 19-year-old at Goodison Park, and his side have already tabled a £5 million bid which has since been knocked back. However, Liverpool have been tracking the two-time Scotland international since the start of the year and are keeping tabs on his development. Sportslens View The Reds currently have Trent Alexander-Arnold and Neco Williams as options at right-back, while utility man James Milner can also play in the position. On that basis, an immediate move for Patterson does not look to be on the cards, which gives Everton a chance. The Toffees want the Rangers academy graduate this summer, having identified him as a long-...
Report: Leeds and Dean Smith want player after he severed ties with Everton
Leeds United and Aston Villa want left-back Thierry Small following his Everton exit, according to The Athletic’s Patrick Boyland. The 17-year-old has cut ties with the Toffees after deciding to cancel his two-year scholarship early, and he can sign for a new club but a compensation fee would be payable to Everton. Small’s decision was made by him and his representatives and was not reached by mutual agreement with the Goodison Park outfit. He was offered his first professional contract with Everton earlier this month but declined to sign it. Sportslens View While he played mainly for Everton’s youth team, he became their youngest player when he played the final five minutes of the FA Cup fourth round tie with Sheffield Wednesday in January at just 16 years and 176 days. Small is highly ra...
Report claims Everton have submitted an offer to sign highly rated Rangers player
Everton have reportedly submitted an offer to sign Rangers right-back Nathan Patterson, according to The Athletic. The highly-rated 19-year-old has been outstanding for the Gers when he has deputised for captain James Tavernier. Patterson is immensely talented and undoubtedly has a big future ahead of him. A move to Everton could accelerate his development, with manager Rafael Benitez renowned for getting the best out of defenders. Everton’s need for a quality right-back is no secret, with Seamus Coleman now in the latter stages of his career. The Toffees were linked with a move for Denzel Dumfries this summer but failed to sign the Dutch international. Patterson could prove to be a superb long term investment for Everton, although Rangers are under no pressure to cash in on thei...
Predicted Leeds XI vs Everton: Bielsa to make just one change; 22-year-old dropped
Leeds United will welcome Everton in front of fans at Elland Road on Saturday. The Whites will be looking to bounce back to winning ways after suffering a humiliating 5-1 defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford in their opening game last week. Leeds made it way too easy for the Red Devils to dominate, especially in midfield, despite restoring parity after the break. The one defeat will not make any difference to Leeds’ season, while it is also well-known that Marcelo Bielsa’s side will continue to play in the same way. With Spanish defender Diego Llorente still not available, it’s time for Bielsa to ditch the plan of using Robin Koch in midfield. Kalvin Phillips is set to return to the starting line-up, while Koch is expected to partner Liam Cooper at the back. The return of Phill...
‘Big response’ – Mark Lawrenson states his prediction for Leeds vs Everton
Leeds United will take on Everton in the Premier League at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon. The Whites made a horror start to the new campaign, suffering a 5-1 defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Leeds did well in the first half to keep the game tight, despite going a goal down. They restored parity after the break, but a calamitous performance soon after saw the Red Devils tear them apart with four unanswered goals. Robin Koch struggled badly in the defensive midfield role, and Marcelo Bielsa needs to strengthen this position before the transfer window closes. It won’t be a problem against the Toffees, with Kalvin Phillips set to return to the starting line-up. Leeds are more stable and compact with him on the side. His return will allow Koch to move back in defence alongs...
