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Everton are looking to strengthen in midfield, but Thomas Frank’s move to Tottenham Hotspur could now spoil one potential transfer plan for David Moyes.

Everton are targeting four positions as a priority at the moment – and it is thought a new central midfielder is on the agenda.

David Moyes has already lost Abdoulaye Doucoure on a free transfer.

And while Idrissa Gana Gueye is expected to sign a contract extension, the Senegal international is obviously now in his late thirties and may not play any more seasons with Everton after 2025/26.

It was claimed a couple of months ago that Everton were in the mix to sign Christian Norgaard from Brentford. At the time, his contract was going to run out this summer. But the Denmark international penned a new deal in March.

But one report has now suggested any Everton move for the player might be complicated.

Everton target Christian Norgaard may want Thomas Frank link-up at Tottenham

It has been reported by Caught Offside that Norgaard has now emerged as a target for Tottenham, who are looking to bolster their squad after a shocking Premier League campaign in 2024/25.

Spurs won the Europa League, and therefore sealed Champions League football for 2025/26, but they finished in 17th place in the Premier League table.

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It was an utterly disastrous campaign, which ultimately cost Ange Postecolgou his job.

As a result, they have swooped for Frank, with confirmation of that move expected very soon.

And this could now see Spurs sign Norgaard.

Caught Offside claim Everton are still monitoring Norgaard, but Bournemouth and Fulham are also in the hunt.

But it’s Spurs who are in the driving seat, and they are making a ‘determined effort’ to sign the star.

How much Brentford want for Christian Norgaard

Spurs’ interest in Norgaard makes a move for the midfielder very tricky.

He has been one of Frank’s most trusted players at the Gtech Community Stadium, and the manager will surely be doing all he can to sign him this summer.

It would be a major surprise if Everton signed Norgaard from here. Fans previously backed Everton moving for Norgaard, but it does not seem too likely now.

That said, it’s stated that Brentford are holding out for around £17-20 million for their captain.

Given the player is 31 years of age, that would not really represent great value for Everton, so Moyes may now be keen to look elsewhere.

Everton are looking to make a host of signings this summer to address a number of their needs.

David Moyes was tasked with keeping the Toffees afloat this season after taking on a struggling side from Sean Dyche.

The Friedkins are ready to invest at Everton this summer with a clear need to improve the quality of the squad on Merseyside.

Everton’s summer window has got off to a steady start following the permanent addition of Carlos Alcaraz from Flamengo.

But that is only the start of what will be a busy summer at Finch Farm.

Ahead of the move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton are looking to add a new winger to Moyes’ squad.

A number of names have already been linked to the Toffees with players already playing in the Premier League an option.

Tottenham make decision on Everton target Manor Solomon’s future

Alongside Richarlison, Everton are interested in signing Manor Solomon from Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

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The winger enjoyed a head-turning campaign with Leeds United in the Championship before returning to north London.

However, according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Everton’s hopes of signing Solomon may have just been put on hold.

It is now believed Tottenham are looking to provide Solomon with an opportunity to prove himself again in N17.

The incoming Thomas Frank will provide a fresh outlook on the Spurs squad and Solomon is on course to play for the Lilywhites next season.

Ahead of the summer window opening, it was understood Tottenham were ready to offload Solomon.

But it seems as if the appointment of the Danish manager has put a pause on Everton’s plans to make a move for the 25-year-old.

Everton’s Richarlison hopes also take Tottenham blow

According to sources at Everton News, it is understood Frank will take a look at Richarlison and offer him an opportunity at Tottenham.

The north London side currently have Dominic Solanke as their first-choice striker but Richarlison may suit Frank’s style of play better.

This is something the Dane is going to learn when he gets his players back to Hotspur Way when pre-season begins.

Solomon may not have been the absolute top target on Merseyside, but this marks another option that Angus Kinnear will have to mark off his radar.

Everton fans will be keeping an eye on Richarlison’s future over the coming weeks and months.

After winning the Europa League, Richarlison has now guaranteed the opportunity of playing Champions League football for next season.

Everton are keen to sign Richarlison this summer after another difficult campaign in north London for the Brazilian.

The 27-year-old has now reunited with Carlo Ancelotti in his first Brazil squad as the new manager of the national side.

Adding quality in front of goal is going to be crucial for the Blues this summer following a turbulent season for Everton’s strikers.

The Friedkins are prioritising a new striker in the summer market and there is some interest in bringing Richarlison back to Merseyside.

Following Brazil’s two games, the Spurs forward has now dropped a potential clue on where his future may lie.

Richarlison issues Tottenham message with Everton interested

This was Richarlison’s first call-up to the national side for a considerable period of time after his injury struggles in north London.

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Richarlison thanked Ancelotti for the Brazil call-up ahead of what is going to be a huge season with the World Cup on the horizon.

Speaking to the media after the game, Richarlison admitted he now needs to return to his club and continue improving after a difficult two games for the national side.

‘I know how hard it is to wear this shirt. So, to get here, you have to be good. You have to bring life to the field,’ he said.

‘I don’t think I did well in the two games and I have to try to improve.

‘Now I need to return to the club and work hard to come back here and do my best again.’

Angus Kinnear has a good relationship with Daniel Levy, but it could be difficult to prise the forward away from the stage that the Champions League offers.

Richarlison needs regular first-team football if he is to play in the World Cup next year, and a move to Everton could offer him exactly that.

Richarlison needs to make a smart decision this summer

The Friedkins are keen to make a statement signing this summer ahead of the move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Bringing Richarlison back to Merseyside is certainly something which could appeal to some of the fans at Everton.

There will be some concerned by his recent injury record since departing the Toffees for Spurs back in 2022.

But he has shown his quality having played a big role in the final which saw Tottenham end their trophy drought.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to appoint Thomas Frank as their new manager following Ange Postecoglou’s sacking.

Despite beating Manchester United to win the Europa League last month, Daniel Levy decided to part ways with Postecoglou.

The North Londoners have identified Brentford’s Frank as the man they want, and an announcement is expected imminently.

But, why is that managerial change good news for Everton?

Ange Postecoglou was the one pushing Tottenham to sign Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite

Jarrad Branthwaite has been heavily linked with an exit in recent months, with doubts over his future first emerging after being left out of Thomas Tuchel’s England squad.

It was reported at the time that Branthwaite felt he may need to leave Everton for a Champions League club to ensure his spot at the World Cup next summer.

Manchester United’s interest is well documented, and Tottenham Hotspur have been showing an interest in Branthwaite recently.

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There is an understanding that Ange Postecoglou was behind Spurs’ interest and has been for the last 12 months or so.

His departure could result in interest being cooled, leaving Everton better placed to fend off suitors and tie him down to a new contract.

Moyes wants to build the team around Branthwaite

Moyes wants to build the team around Branthwaite next season, indicating that the Friedkin Group are unlikely to sanction his sale.

It would certainly have to be a world-record fee for a defender to tempt Everton, and given Man United’s PSR constraints, that seems off the table for them.

Chelsea have been linked with Branthwaite, too, but the West Londoners also have their eye on Southampton’s Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Leicester City’s Ben Nelson, who Enzo Maresca has previously worked with.

Plus, it’s understood that the 22-year-old is happy on Merseyside and the football club is very much on the up under the Friedkins’ stewardship.

Everton are keen on signing Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma in the summer transfer window as David Moyes looks to improve his squad.

The Scot is eager to add more bodies to an Everton squad that is set to lose several players in the next month, including two midfielders.

Abdoulaye Doucoure has confirmed his Everton departure, while Orel Mangala will return to his parent club after spending the season on loan.

David Moyes has now turned his attention to Yves Bissouma, who he is believed to be very interested in. However, Moyes must act fast as it was reported that Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce have made an offer for Bissouma, which is believed to be a loan deal with a buy option in 2026.

Everton fans are eager to sign Bissouma, a clear message to Moyes that he is the right person to replace the likes of Doucoure and Mangala.

With the 28-year-old on Everton’s radar, who are the winners and losers if the deal goes through?

David Moyes – Winner

Eager to improve multiple positions in his squad, Moyes will be delighted if he can get Bissouma through the door.

There is no reported price tag at the moment, but Bissouma will surely be affordable this summer, another bonus for Moyes.

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Everton have as much as £100m to spend this summer meaning they should be able to improve all the positions they need, especially if they can get Bissouma on a cut-price deal.

Additionally, Bissouma is a perfect replacement for both Mangala and Doucoure and his wages should also be on the lower end, having earned £55,000-a-week at Tottenham according to Capology.

James Garner – Loser

In the 2024/25 campaign, James Garner was limited to 21 Premier League appearances, with less than half of them being in the starting XI.

The 24-year-old has shown his quality under Moyes, but the signing of Bissouma would only make him fall further down the pecking order.

Moyes has been frustrated with Garner this season having been seen looking visibly furious on the touchline whenever the midfielder has made a mistake during a game.

Garner should be worried by Everton’s Bissouma links as it puts his future at the club in serious doubt. The Englishman seems content playing as a squad player for now, but there is no knowing whether that will be the same next season.

Idrissa Gana Gueye – Winner

At 35, Idrissa Gana Gueye is ready to slow down and become more of a utility player where required.

Although he is out of contract in the summer, there are rumours that Gueye has signed a new deal with Everton, keeping him on Merseyside for at least another year.

Signing Bissouma allows Gueye to become more of a utility player who can come on to change a game or provide more energy to the defence if Everton are holding onto a lead.

Additionally, Bissouma would be able to do a lot of the running for Everton, saving Gueye’s legs if he were to start.

With Gueye expected to stay at Everton, Bissouma joining would mean there is more depth in midfield in case anyone else gets injured.

Matt O’Riley – Loser

While not an Everton player, the Toffees are believed to be interested in bringing the midfielder to the Hill Dickinson Stadium this summer.

Everton fans are keen to sign Matt O’Riley, but it may be a case of too many cooks if they were to sign him and Bissouma.

After Carlos Alcaraz signed for Everton permanently, another two midfielders would make the position overcrowded and surely leave some players unhappy.

Everton have been making contact with a number of clubs both domestically and overseas with the summer transfer window now officially open.

The Toffees are trying to sign Manchester City defender John Stones and we understand the 31-year-old is keen on a return to Merseyside.

David Moyes is also eyeing Sunderland’s Trai Hume, with the squad in need of another full-back following Ashley Young’s exit.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison continues to be linked with a return to Goodison Park, however, that deal looks off the table at present.

Now, it’s just surfaced that Spurs could hijack a deal to sign one of Everton’s rumoured targets.

Tottenham Hotspur confident they can sign Everton target Angel Gomes

Everton have been tracking Lille and England midfielder Angel Gomes for some time, dating back to the winter transfer window.

The 24-year-old is considered ‘one of the best’ midfielders in Europe, according to French football expert Julien Laurens (per BBC Sport).

It was recently reported that Moyes was preparing a contract offer to Gomes after he confirmed he would be leaving Lille at the end of the season.

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The former Manchester United wonderkid is set to become a free agent, and it appeared as though the Toffees were well placed to land his signature.

However, according to journalist Ben Jacobs, Tottenham have now ‘grown in confidence’ that they can get a deal done to sign Angel Gomes.

“Gomes is another possibility, and Tottenham have made an offer,” Jacobs revealed.

“What I’ve heard in the last kind of 48 hours is that Tottenham have grown in confidence that their offer might be accepted.”

Everton could turn their focus to Mohamed Diomande

With Spurs now advancing their interest in Gomes and submitting a contract offer, it looks like Everton are set to miss out and will have to look elsewhere.

Moyes could turn his attention to Rangers’ Mohamed Diomande, who has enjoyed a productive season in Scotland.

The 23-year-old has registered 15 goal contributions from midfield and can operate in a number of different positions.

The Gers are desperate to retain Diomande’s signature and would command a sizable fee if they were to sanction his sale, having paid around £4m last summer.

Everton have been informed of something costly regarding Jarrad Branthwaite after interest from Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.

The Toffees are very keen on keeping their star defender, who has attracted interest from throughout the Premier League after putting in brilliant performances over the last two years.

Jarrad Branthwaite could leave Everton this summer for a gargantuan transfer fee after it was revealed that both Chelsea and Tottenham are interested in him. Things look to be moving quickly over a deal as well, with Everton being contacted by Chelsea over Branthwaite before the transfer window opens.

The belief is that Everton are not interested in selling Branthwaite and are keen on tying him down to a new deal this summer to deter any interested parties.

Moyes said Everton hold the cards on Branthwaite’s future, but a new transfer report has stated that one thing that could see the 22-year-old leave Merseyside this summer.

Reports have stated that Branthwaite is happy at Everton and is not actively looking to move on from the club this summer, despite all of the interest.

Moyes wants to build a team around Branthwaite, with the defender a leading candidate to be Everton’s long-term option at centre-back.

However, according to the Liverpool Echo, an offer of Champions League football could hold an appeal for Branthwaite, but only if Everton are offered a deal they deemed to be “serious”.

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The report adds that England head coach Thomas Tuchel is yet to select Branthwaite in any of his squads since becoming manager. A move to a Champions League club may be the only option for him if he wants a chance of playing in next year’s World Cup.

Everton could replace Jarrad Branthwaite with John Stones

If Branthwaite is to stay at Everton this summer, there will be an expectation of contract talks reflecting how the club value him.

While his exit looks unlikely, Everton seem to already know whom they want to replace Branthwaite with this summer.

Everton are linked with John Stones, who is in need of game time after being frozen out by Pep Guardiola this season.

Upon hearing the news, Everton fans were eager to see Stones return, with some even believing he is still world-class.

A journalist has provided the latest on what he has heard regarding a possible return to Everton for Richarlison.

Rumours around the Brazilian’s future have been circulating after falling out of favour with Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou. His lack of minutes sparked rumours that he is looking to move away from North London this summer, much to Everton’s delight.

Everton have been linked with Richarlison, who left the Toffees for Spurs in 2022. After winning the Europa League, Richarlison stated that he wants to win more trophies with Spurs, suggesting he is still happy to play for them with reduced game time.

However, the Friedkin Group want a marquee signing at Everton to take into their new stadium, so they could still go all in on Richarlison as they move into the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

With the Friedkins keen on bringing Richarlison to Everton, Ben Jacobs has shared the latest he has heard about the 28-year-old’s future at Spurs.

There is no doubt Richarlison’s return to Everton would be emotional for all involved, but it does not look like it will happen this summer.

Alan Myers doubts Everton will sign Richarlison, and now transfer journalist Jacobs has shared the same feeling about a possible move.

Speaking to the Last Word on Spurs podcast, Jacobs said: “But I’m not aware, despite rumours of anything between Everton and Richarlison, I don’t have any information that suggests that Everton are going to return to try and sign Richarlison.

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“And I think if he was to depart, even though there may be a willingness to go back to Everton, but generally I think the player realizes if he’s going to leave Spurs, he’s probably going to be leaving the Premier League as well.”

Everton are prioritising a new striker this summer, and fans will be well aware of what Richarlison can offer. Unfortunately, a move seems to be out of reach for the Brazilian this time around.

Richarlison’s statistics compared to Everton strikers

It comes as no surprise that Moyes wants improvements to his attacking options this summer, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s contract expiring and Beto’s future looking unclear.

Everton are linked with Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade, who put up an impressive 12 goals in 28 Bundesliga appearances this season and have also kept tabs on players like Tammy Abraham and Aleksandar Mitrovic.

Striker is just one of four positions Moyes wants to improve at Everton as he prepares for several departures to make way for the new guard of talent coming through the door.

Everton are keen to do their summer transfer business early.

The window has only been open for three days but already, Everton have been exploring a number of potential deals.

David Moyes has checked in on James McAtee, who has just been left out of Manchester City’s Club World Cup squad.

Moyes has also been eyeing Aleksandar Mitrovic after missing out on Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, who is closing in on a move to Chelsea.

Stuttgart centre-forward Nick Woltemade has been heavily linked with the Toffees, as has Jack Grealish over the last few weeks.

Now, a new target has just surfaced over the last 24 hours, and this time it’s a Tottenham Hotspur player.

Everton could sign Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma

With Orel Mangala and Abdoulaye Doucoure both leaving the club this summer, it’s evident Everton will be in the market for a midfielder.

Moyes has recently added Mohamed Diomande to his shortlist after his impressive breakout season at Rangers.

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Now, according to journalist Ben Jacobs, Tottenham Hotspur’s Yves Bissouma is emerging as a potential signing.

“So we may have to be a bit patient with the future of Bissouma, because I think the player will bide his time as well.

“He wants to stay in the Premier League. I’m told Leeds are another one to watch. They’re looking to add another midfielder.

“Even Everton, I’m told, could come into the mix as well, because they’re going to be losing a couple of midfielders and also looking to strengthen in that area too.

“So it wouldn’t surprise me if this one maybe drags on for a week or two more, but Villa could be one of the clubs to keep an eye on. And I just don’t see them doing anything before the financial year closes.”

How much would Yves Bissouma cost?

Spurs paid Brighton and Hove Albion around £25m rising to £35m for Bissouma during the summer of 2022.

The 28-year-old only has one year remaining on his deal, so the Toffees have the opportunity to land his signature at a discounted fee.

Perhaps a fee of around £15m would be fair for both parties, otherwise, they may decide to wait until next year when he’s available on a free transfer.

As Jacobs alluded to, Everton face competition from Aston Villa and newly-promoted Leeds United, so it won’t be an easy deal to complete.

A former Everton boss has emerged as a candidate to replace Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

Despite just winning the Europa League, the Australian’s future in North London is hanging in the balance. Premier League performances have been inadequate, and Daniel Levy is now looking towards alternatives for the role.

After success at his current club, a former Everton boss who failed on Merseyside has emerged as a contender for the role just a few days after former Toffee John Heitinga became Ajax head coach.

There is a lot of change happening this summer for the Blues, with Everton moving into the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the 2025/26 season, and it also looks like there will be some big moves between Premier League managers.

Football transfer Guru Fabrizio Romano has shared the news that a previous Everton boss who endured a bitter end on Merseyside is now set to land one of the biggest jobs of his career.

Former Everton boss Marco Silva linked to Tottenham job

While he has enjoyed success elsewhere, it is fair to say Marco Silva did not have the best of times at Everton.

The 47-year-old finished eighth in his first season on Merseyside, but was sacked in December 2019 following a 5-2 loss to Liverpool, which left Everton 18th in the table.

However, Silva has since found success with Fulham, guiding them up to the Premier League and keeping them in the top flight for the last three seasons.

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Now, according to Romano, Silva is one of the candidates for the Spurs role, which could become vacant in the next few days.

Should he join, Silva would be managing in the Champions League for the third time in his managerial career, having been in the competition with Sporting and Olympiacos.

Despite the frosty end to his Everton career, Silva still has fond memories of his stint. Silva’s favourite Goodison memory was beating Manchester United 4-0, admitting it was an “emotional moment” for him.

Silva will undoubtedly have a big job on his hands if he were to land the Spurs job. Fans will be eager for more success after getting their hands on silverware for the first time in 17 years.

Everton could also re-sign a player signed by Silva in 2018. Coincidentally, it is Richarlison from Spurs. Richarlison has been linked with a return to Merseyside, but there are doubts Everton can sign him this summer.

Instead, Everton are eyeing a move for Stuttgart’s Nick Woltemade, but they must fight off interest from Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich and Brighton.