Rafa Benitez
‘Soul destroying’, ‘We had this’ – Some NUFC fans hail Benitez’s impressive start at Everton
Everton picked up a 3-1 win over Burnley in the Premier League last night and the Toffees have made an impressive start to the season under new manager Rafael Benitez. Initially, the Everton faithful were not keen on the Spaniard because of his history with bitter rivals Liverpool. However, the former Newcastle United manager has already silenced his critics. Everton are currently fourth in the Premier League table with ten points from four matches. No other team has picked up more points in the league so far. A club of Everton’s stature should be aiming for European football and it remains to be seen whether Benitez can guide them to Europa League qualification. Meanwhile, the Newcastle fans have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts on their former manager after his impressive start t...
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 keen to poach £5m midfielder from Premier League rivals
Everton are keen to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers ace Owen Otasowie, according to a report from Voetbalkrant. Toffees boss Rafa Benitez desperately needs to bolster his central midfield ranks at Goodison Park this summer. The Spaniard should be looking to add more energy, dynamism and tenacity to his engine room. Everton have not been the same since Idrissa Gueye left to join Paris Saint-Germain. However, cash doesn’t seem to be as free-flowing as it once was at Everton. Benitez will have to be thrifty in his player recruitment. Everton target Otasowie in action for Wolves Everton chasing Otasowie Voetbalkrant reckon that the Toffees are in a three-way chase for the young Wolves starlet’s signature alongside Club Brugges and West Ham United. The 20-year-old is available for a bargain £...
Report: Everton plotting move to sign 23-cap international from Premier League rivals
Everton are keen to sign Aston Villa midfielder Marvelous Nakamba this summer according to a report from The Telegraph. The Villans signed the 27-year-old ace from Club Brugges in the summer of 2019 for around £11 million (Telegraph). And it is claimed that the Toffees will have to pay at least that amount if they want to bring the Zimbabwean to Goodison Park this summer. Rafa Benitez will be very keen to bolster his central midfield ranks at Goodison Park this summer. And the Villa ace could be just the man for the job. Everton target Nakamba in action for Aston Villa last season – Copyright: xRichardxHeathcotex 59965522 Nakamba to swap Aston Villa for Everton? The Telegraph reckon that Rafa is keen to bring the 23-capped Zimbabwe international to Merseyside this summer. It its alleg...
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...
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