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Opinion: Everton made a big blunder allowing Aston Villa to secure brilliant £25m transfer

Everton may well regret missing out to Aston Villa on signing Danny Ings. The 29-year-old joined Aston Villa from Southampton in August for around £25 million (BBC). Before the striker moved to Villa Park, however, Everton boss Rafa Benitez wanted to bring him to Goodison Park according to The Sunday Mirror (May 16th, page 73). The Toffees have made a fine start to their 2021/22 Premier League campaign but they are over reliant on Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Everton may well regret missing out on Danny Ings to Aston Villa – PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUK ActionPlus12314321 JohnxPatrickxFletcher Should the 24-year-old suffer a serious injury, Everton have nobody in reserve as far as out and out strikers are concerned. Everton will regret missing out to Aston Villa on Danny Ings Villans boss Dean Smith wi...

Everton may regret rejecting chance to sign £40m ace from Premier League rivals – opinion

Everton may well have made a big mistake by rejecting the chance to sign Manchester United ace Donny van de Beek in January. Man United tried to find the Dutch ace a new club in the latter stages of the summer transfer window according to The Athletic. The Toffees were offered the chance to sign the 24-year-old midfielder but in the end he stayed at Old Trafford. Van de Beek has endured a torrid time since joining Manchester United from Ajax in the summer of 2020 for around £40 million (BBC). Everton were offered Manchester United ace Donny van de Beek in the summer – Copyright: xMichaelxReganx 60246372 In his final season with the Dutch giants, he bagged 10 goals and 11 assists. Since joining Man United, he has racked up only one goal and two assists in 36 games in all competitions. ...

Everton may regret rejecting chance to sign £40m ace from Premier League rivals – opinion

Everton may well have made a big mistake by rejecting the chance to sign Manchester United ace Donny van de Beek in January. Man United tried to find the Dutch ace a new club in the latter stages of the summer transfer window according to The Athletic. The Toffees were offered the chance to sign the 24-year-old midfielder but in the end he stayed at Old Trafford. Van de Beek has endured a torrid time since joining Manchester United from Ajax in the summer of 2020 for around £40 million (BBC). Everton were offered Manchester United ace Donny van de Beek in the summer – Copyright: xMichaelxReganx 60246372 In his final season with the Dutch giants, he bagged 10 goals and 11 assists. Since joining Man United, he has racked up only one goal and two assists in 36 games in all competitions. ...

Report: £220k-a-wk ace rejected Everton after Rafa tried to bring him back to the PL

Aaron Ramsey rejected the chance to leave Juventus for Everton in the summer according to a report from Calcio Mercato. Rafa Benitez wanted to bring the 30-year-old ex-Arsenal ace to Goodison Park according to a report from Calcio Mercato. The Spaniard wanted to add more guile and technical ability to his attacking midfield options. Ramsey allegedly rejected a move to Everton in the summer – PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUK SPI-1107-0027 Everton came up short in their pursuit of Ramsey, however. Ramsey rejected Everton move That’s according to Calcio Mercato. The 67-capped Wales international decided to stay at Juventus in the end. Ramsey, who earns a whopping €7.5 million per year after tax in Turin (Calcio Mercato) was a great player in his day. The highest earners in Italy are taxed at a rate...

Newcastle allegedly plotting shock move to sign 90k-a-week Premier League ace

Newcastle United are keen to sign Everton ace James Rodriguez, according to football journalist Ekrem Konur. The 30-year-old joined the Toffees from Real Madrid in September last year for around £12 million (BBC). However, it seems as though he has no future at Goodison Park. The Colombia international seemingly only joined Everton because of Carlo Ancelotti. And he now wants to leave Goodison (Liverpool Echo). The Magpies could offer Rodriguez an escape route from Merseyside. Newcastle allegedly want to sign Rodriguez from Everton Newcastle chasing Rodriguez? Ekrem Konur reckons Steve Bruce has asked Mike Ashley to try and bring the classy play-maker to St James’ Park this summer: 🚨#Newcastle United plan to hold talks with #Everton about James #Rodríguez 🇨🇴 at...

Report: Everton want to sell £12m Ancelotti signing and replace him with Argentina int’l

Everton will try to sell James Rodriguez before making a move to sign Lazio ace Joaquin Correa according to a report from Corriere dello Sport. Corriere dello Sport (print edition August 5, page 13) recently claimed that Toffees boss Rafa Benitez wants to bring the 27-year-old forward to Goodison Park this summer. Solo La Lazio claims that Lazio are demanding around £30 million for the Argentina international. It seems as though Rafa will have to move someone on before bringing the speedy attacker to Merseyside, however. Rodriguez in action for Everton – PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUK ActionPlus12288387 RogerxEvans James Rodriguez out Joaquin Correa in? The 30-year-old needs to be moved on before Everton can sign the Lazio star according to CDS. Rodriguez joined the Toffees from Real Madr...

Report claims Everton can now sign ‘unbelievable’ midfielder for just £17.1m

Everton can sign Sporting ace Matheus Nunes for just €20 million (£17.1 million) this summer according to a report from Correio da Manha. Record (print edition August 17th, page 8) also back up those claims. In fact, it is suggested that the Toffees are showing the strongest interest in signing Nunes. Central midfield is certainly an area where Rafa Benitez will want to strengthen at Goodison Park this summer. And it seems as though the Merseyside outfit have a great opportunity to sign a top class player who plays in that position for a very reasonable fee. Nunes in action for Sporting last season – PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY xGerardoxSantosx Nunes could cost Everton just £17.1 million  CDM and Record claims that the Toffees can sign the Sporting midfielder for a real b...

Report: Everton could be on the verge of signing Portuguese ace for bargain seven-figure fee

Everton are set to make a £3 million bid for Antwerp defender Aurelio Buta according to a report from The Sun. Toffees boss Rafa Benitez will be desperate to bolster his right-back ranks at Goodison Park this summer. Seamus Coleman will be 33 in October and there have been signs recently that the Republic of Ireland international is on the downward curve of his career. Denzel Dumfries has been linked with a move to Everton all summer. It seems as though Inter Milan may well now be favourites for his signature though. Everton target Buta in action for Antwerp last season – Photo by Vincent Van Doornick/Isosport Everton ready to bid for Aurelio Buta The Sun claims that the Toffees are readying a £3 million offer for the 24-year-old right-back – a bid that should be accepted by ...

Report: Everton make £17 million attacker bid

Everton have made a £17 million bid to sign Lazio ace Joaquin Correa, according to a report from Il Tempo (print edition, August 6, page 22). Toffees boss Rafa Benitez has been chasing the 26-year-old winger for quite some time now. We covered a report earlier today suggesting that the Argentinian is patently waiting for Everton to make a move for his services. And it seems as though the first concrete approach has been made to bring the Lazio star to Goodison Park. Everton make Correa bid Il Tempo reckon that the Toffees have made a £17m bid for the Argentinian winger. However, Lazio are reportedly holding out for closer to £30-35m. Correa would be a superb addition for Everton. On that basis, the club’s owners really should be prepared to increase their bid for the South Americ...

Report: £30m ace is waiting for a move to Everton to materialise

Joaquin Correa is just waiting for a move to Everton this summer according to a report from Corriere dello Sport (print edition August 5th, page 13). Toffees boss Rafa Benitez desperately needs to bolster his attacking ranks at Goodison Park this summer. His goal-shy Everton team recorded the lowest goal tally out of the top eleven teams in the Premier League table last season. Ideally, Rafa would sign a versatile attacker who can play anywhere along the front-line – someone in a similar mould to Richarlison. Everton target Correa celebrates after scoring a goal for Lazio Joaquin Correa wants to join Everton CDS claim that the Argentinian attacker is waiting in suspense for a move to Goodison Park to materialise. The 26-year-old would be a fine addition for the Toffees. Correa can play any...

Report: Everton told to pay just £7.2 million for Olympics star

Everton can sign CF America ace Jorge Sanchez for around $10 million (£7.2m) this summer, according to a report from Record. Right-back is clearly an area at Goodison Park where Toffees boss Rafa Benitez will want to strengthen this summer. Seamus Coleman turns 33 in October, and there have been recent signs that the Irishman is on the downward curve of his career. However, it seems as though Everton aren’t exactly flush with cash at the moment. Either that or the owners have decided to hold fire on backing Benitez in the transfer market until he proves himself. Everton target Jorge Sanchez in action for Mexico Everton eyeing Jorge Sanchez swoop The Merseyside outfit could make a move to sign the Mexico international this summer, according to Record. And the 23-year-old would reported...

Hammer blow for Everton as report claims Rafa could now miss out on ‘electric’ £25m ace

Everton have been dealt a major blow with TuttoMercatoWeb reporting that Joaquin Correa could be set to stay at Lazio and fight for his place under Maurizio Sarri. Toffees boss Rafa Benitez has been heavily linked with a move to bring the 26-year-old attacker to Goodison Park (Calciomercato). The Spaniard desperately needs to bolster his attacking ranks at Everton this summer. Everton could be set to miss out on Correa Everton were extremely goal-shy last term. Their tally of 47 Premier League goals was the lowest of all the teams inside the top 11. Correa would have been the perfect addition for Everton The South American has electric pace and exceptional balance according to well-renowned scouting website Total Football Analysis. Correa can play anywhere along the front-line. He was...

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