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Everton take on Tottenham Hotspur this weekend and the Lilywhites are already suffering some major injury worries ahead of their trip to Merseyside.

Although results have not exactly been where David Moyes would have hoped, a win on Sunday would take the Blues level on points with Spurs.

There will be one big boost for Everton this week as Jack Grealish will return to the fold following his absence against his parent club on Saturday.

Of course, Everton were hit with the huge blow as Jarrad Branthwaite undergoes surgery on his injury setback this week.

It is the last thing which Everton fans would have wanted to hear to kick off the new week, but the Toffees have also seen this weekend’s opposition hit with their own issues.

On Tuesday morning, a significant injury update was shared out of Hotspur Way as Spurs prepare for their Champions League trip to Monaco.

Tottenham handed double injury blow ahead of Everton trip

Everton are currently without Nathan Patterson following his own issue picked up during the international break.

And it is in defence where Tottenham are also suffering, with two players expected to miss their midweek game against Monaco on Wednesday.

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During their open training session, neither Cristian Romero nor Destiny Udogie were spotted in action at Hotspur Way.

The pair returned from their respective international duties and neither featured in their loss to Aston Villa on Sunday.

Captain Romero was withdrawn from the starting XI during the warm-up and Udogie was not named in the squad.

Grealish will return for Everton against Spurs and the Englishman will be licking his lips at the prospect of facing an injury-stricken defence.

Whether either of the players can return in time for the game at the weekend remains to be seen, but it looks clear neither are fit enough to play in Europe on Wednesday.

Everton could exploit Tottenham weakness without Cristian Romero

Spurs also lost at the weekend in another home defeat against an Aston Villa side that has not exactly been firing this season.

After losing Romero during the warm-up, Frank admitted Udogie was also suffering with a minor issue.

“He came back from international duty with a minor irritation in the knee, so that just keeps him out for this game,” Frank said ahead of the game.

However, it is Romero who the Lilywhites will miss if he is to miss the game at the weekend on Merseyside.

Without Romero, Spurs have won just 24% of the last 25 Premier League games where the World Cup-winner has been absent.

There is a real opportunity for Everton to win back-to-back home games against Spurs this weekend.

Opta’s supercomputer has made its prediction for Everton’s home clash against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday afternoon.

After Everton’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester City on the weekend, David Moyes will be keen to get back into the win column.

They’re up against a Tottenham side who most recently lost at home to struggling Aston Villa, so there is plenty of reason to be optimistic.

Plus, the Toffees are yet to taste defeat at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, having won three and drawn two across all competitions.

Here’s what the supercomputer reckons will happen.

Supercomputer predicts Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur

According to Opta’s supercomputer, Everton are actually the favourites to beat the reigning Europa League champions.

The software has given the Toffees a 41 per cent chance of winning, a draw 26.7 and a Tottenham win 32.2.

That’s despite Thomas Frank’s side currently sitting three points above them in the table in sixth place, interestingly.

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Everton’s last five meetings vs Tottenham Hotspur

Everton actually won this fixture last season, with Moyes getting his first victory after replacing Sean Dyche.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Iliman Ndiaye and an Archie Gray own goal gave liftoff to Moyes’ second spell on Merseyside.

Aside from that, though, the recent meetings have favoured the North Londoners, with the Toffees only able to win one out of five.

Moyes will have Jack Grealish back, although Jarrad Branthwaite’s return from a hamstring injury is set to go on as he requires surgery this week.

Richarlison was a real fan favourite during his four years at Everton.

Everton signed Richarlison from Watford for around £50m in 2018, which turned out to be a really good piece of business.

The Brazilian scored 53 goals in 152 appearances for the Toffees, and many of those were really important goals.

Richarlison played a major role in retaining the club’s Premier League status in the 2021/22 season, netting 10 goals whilst laying on five assists in a struggling side.

The 28-year-old secured a £60m move to Tottenham Hotspur off the back of that, and now Jamie O’Hara has had his say on his career in North London.

Jamie O’Hara gives verdict on Richarlison’s time at Tottenham Hotspur

Richarlison has scored 23 goals in 101 appearances for Tottenham Hotspur since joining during the summer of 2022.

Speaking on talkSPORT, former Spurs playmaker Jamie O’Hara has admitted the former Toffees talisman just hasn’t been good enough.

“I think everyone believed that he was a good signing. He did a brilliant job at Everton. Kept them in the Premier League. He was a one-man band, but he’s not produced.

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“Injuries haven’t helped. But when he’s been fit, look, he started the season okay this season, he’s done alright, and I think he’s probably starting.

“I would have to say for what we spent for 60 million pound, it’s a massive miss. It’s a shame because he’s got some talent.”

David Moyes was reportedly interested in signing Richarlison

It was reported in the summer that David Moyes was exploring a deal to sign Richarlison and bring him back to Merseyside.

But, for whatever reason, that transfer failed to materialise, although he’s again being linked with a return to Everton ahead of the January transfer window.

Moyes wants to sign another striker, and Richarlison’s name is already being mooted as it usually is around transfer windows.

His wage demands, paired with the fee Spurs would want, may be a big stumbling block in any forthcoming negotiations.

Everton have a number of players attracting interest from clubs in the Premier League and abroad.

Iliman Ndiaye was subjected to a late Inter Milan bid in the summer, but Everton swiftly turned down that approach.

The Serie A giants tabled a bid in the region of £40m for Ndiaye, so clearly his stock has significantly risen over the last 12 months, or so.

Another Toffees star was sought after in the window, and now the speculation around his future is continuing even into the autumn.

Tottenham Hotspur have now joined the race in a bid to land his signature.

Tottenham Hotspur eyeing move for Jarrad Branthwaite

Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite is being eyed by Manchester United and Merseyside rivals Liverpool ahead of the January window.

Branthwaite, who is currently sidelined through injury, was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford in the summer and in previous windows.

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Now, according to journalist Mark Brus, Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank is keeping a close eye on the 23-year-old.

It’s claimed Branthwaite wants to play Champions League football at some stage of his career, and Spurs can offer that.

However, he isn’t pushing for a move by any means and recently signed a new contract with the Merseysiders, running through until 2030.

The Friedkin Group not expected to sell Jarrad Branthwaite

Earlier this month, it was reported that the Friedkin Group would not sell Branthwaite in 2026, so these fresh Spurs links will mean very little in the eyes of the American investors.

The Everton owners are extremely ambitious and are keen to return the club to Europe after a long absence from the competitions.

According to the CIES Football Observatory, Branthwaite is the club’s most valuable asset, worth around £52m.

That value will only rise as he matures into one of the best centre-backs in the world and a fully-fledged England international.

David Moyes must be frustrated by Vitaliy Mykolenko’s injury, and a free agent is waiting to be signed at Everton.

Following a disappointing start to the season with injury, Mykolenko was someone getting back to full fitness as he played his first full 90 minutes versus Wolves.

But Everton might have rushed the Ukrainian back too quickly, as the left-back had an MRI scan, which confirmed another injury.

This means that the 26-year-old has had to return to Everton despite being on international duty with Ukraine.

It’s unknown what the severity is, but Mykolenko can’t get away from injuries at the moment, and Moyes might have to sign some much-needed competition.

Everton should look to sign former target Sergio Reguilon after Vitaliy Mykolenko injury

Moyes’ problems at full-back look like they’ll continue after the break, as right-back is already proving to be an issue.

It’s showing that Mykolenko can’t be relied upon at the moment, and the Toffees might have to consider a free agent deal.

Everton are tipped to sign a free agent, and former Tottenham and Man United left-back Sergio Reguilon is available.

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This could come after Everton were interested in Reguilon, as the Spaniard can provide his Premier League experience, which the Blues know all too well.

Moyes can look to James Garner, who performed well at left-back vs Brighton, but the Toffees boss might prefer the 24-year-old in midfield, and Jamie Redknapp has explained how crucial Reguilon could be.

Jamie Redknapp thought Sergio Reguilon was ‘fantastic’ as he can offer a lot to Everton

Although he’s been out of action for the summer, the Spaniard has shown recently how he can be an attacking threat from left-back after loan spells at Brentford and Man United.

Still only 28, he’s shown his reliability after playing consistently at Tottenham, and Redknapp believed he was the real deal.

In February 2021, the pundit said to Sky Sports: “When he was playing, he was fantastic. He had great energy, was crossing the ball, good in one-on-one situations – he had it all.

“It’s no surprise that their performances have not been as good since he has not been playing. He offers so much to this team.”

The summer transfer window is finally shut for business, but Everton’s recruitment team will already be eyeing what is next.

Everton enjoyed a seriously encouraging summer transfer window, which saw some big-name additions land on Merseyside.

However, the nature of Everton’s summer meant that not every position could be addressed in such a short space of time.

Moyes admitted Everton needed more signings, but there was too much work to be done in just one window.

On deadline day, Everton signed Merlin Rohl, but he was not their only target for the final hours of the window.

Everton wanted to add defenders on deadline day. Having not sealed any defensive additions, focus is already shifting to the January market.

Everton targeting Manchester City’s Nathan Ake for January

Over the summer, Everton showed an interest in Nathan Ake, with his own future at Manchester City up in the air.

Nothing developed from the interest, after Pep Guardiola retained the Dutch defender following the deadline on Monday.

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However, according to Caught Offside, Everton remain interested in Ake ahead of the January transfer window.

They are not alone in their interest, though, with the following clubs also credited in the report:

It is now claimed that Ake could be available for as little as just £15m as City look to trim back their squad.

A deadline day for Ake was played down at Everton, with focus on bringing Rohl through the doors at Finch Farm.

However, Moyes has ended the summer admitting that he needed more defensive additions.

David Moyes wanted more defensive signings

It has to be highlighted that the work done this summer was extremely positive by Everton, with a lot of quality added to the attacking areas.

The only concern may come amid Jarrad Branthwaite’s current injury absence, which is already stretching the defensive options.

Nathan Patterson did not leave Everton for Sevilla, with his potential loan deal being scrapped in the final hours.

But Moyes has already admitted that Everton could have done with some further defensive additions in the market.

“We wanted to try and give as many players (as possible) a game. I’ve not got any defenders. I’m very limited to what I can choose defensive-wise,” Moyes told the media last month.

“It already has changed a lot of my plans because, obviously, we’re without Jarrad and we have been without Myko for, certainly, the first couple of games.”

The secrets from the summer transfer window are all coming out now as Everton actually tried to sign a player who ended up joining Tottenham Hotspur.

Halfway through the window, David Moyes went public and admitted that it’s been a struggle to get players through the door after little activity.

“The club are trying really hard to get the players I want and I’ve found it really difficult because in my last few years (in his previous job at West Ham United), I’ve been involved in European competition,” Moyes told the Athletic.

“It’s a bit easier when you’re a club in Europe. You get a better chance of attracting a lot of players. We’ve been in for a lot of really good players. Unfortunately, a lot of them have said no at the moment.”

Well, now that the window has shut, it has just emerged that Everton actually felt they had a chance of signing a midfielder who ultimately chose to join Tottenham Hotspur.

Everton tried to sign Joao Palhinha before he joined Tottenham Hotspur

Moyes was keen to sign a midfielder all summer as he feared for when Idrissa Gana Gueye would have to leave mid-season due to AFCON.

Ultimately, Rohl came in, but according to the Athletic, they were initially trying to sign Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich.

The Toffees felt they had a ‘decent chance’ of signing Palhinha, but Spurs hijacked the deal and the lure of Champions League football proved key.

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The £47m midfielder has started two of the opening three league games and scored in the 2-0 win against Manchester City.

Everton also wanted Richard Rios

As well as an attempt to sign Palhinha, Everton were also exploring a deal to sign Richard Rios from Palmeiras after his impressive Club World Cup campaign.

Benfica beat Everton to the signing of Rios, though, as the Columbia international was desperate to play his football in Portugal.

Despite frustration at the time, Moyes can be really pleased with the addition of Rohl, and at £18m it could be a bargain.

Bundesliga expert Ruairidh Petre reckons Rohl has all the talent to flourish at Everton, and he can operate in a number of different positions.

The German enjoyed a productive campaign at the under-21 European Championships earlier this summer, helping his nation reach the final.

Everton have found themselves in a competitive race for the signing of Tyler Dibling in the final days of the window.

The race is on for David Moyes to be handed another forward addition to complete the front line on Merseyside.

Moyes has made it clear he wants a right winger signed before the deadline.

And that need for an addition was apparent on Monday night in Everton’s Premier League opener against Leeds United.

One player who is on Everton’s radar is Tyler Dibling, with the winger also being eyed by other Premier League clubs.

Dibling is a player in demand this summer, and his manager, Will Still, has now shared just how the 19-year-old is handling the speculation.

Tyler Dibling’s reaction to Everton and Tottenham interest

It’s not just Everton in the mix, with Tottenham Hotspur also keen to sign Dibling following their Eberechi Eze disappointment.

The north London outfit are having to look elsewhere in the market, and Dibling is a player who has caught their eye.

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Speaking to the media on Thursday, Still has shared just how Dibling has reacted to the news surrounding his future.

“I don’t know [whether Eze’s move affects Dibling’s future]. I’ve got no idea. You’d have to ask Crystal Palace or Arsenal or Tottenham. Again, I don’t know. I read all this stuff at the same moment you guys do,” he said.

“I saw the Sky Sports news at eight o’clock this morning with breaking news. Ty’s fine by the way. He’s trained really well. He’s totally fine. He’s relaxed.”

Crystal Palace are showing an interest in Dibling, with the south London outfit reportedly readying a big bid for the 19-year-old.

An interesting week or so awaits Dibling, as Premier League clubs look set to test Southampton’s resolve over their young talent.

Dibling wants to make Premier League move

Although the Saints boss suggests Dibling is acting professionally behind the scenes, he has reportedly shown a desire to leave.

It has been claimed that Dibling is keen to move to Everton, and the youngster has informed Southampton of his wish to move on before the deadline.

Dibling has now been integrated back into the Southampton side following his omission from their opener against Wrexham.

With such big money being demanded, it will be interesting to see whether Everton make another approach.

Everton are working hard to get any further signings in ahead of the transfer deadline on 1 September.

David Moyes has pushed Everton to make more signings all summer, with the 62-year-old seeing his squad depth cause some issues on Monday night.

There remain positions which need adding to, and Moyes has been asking for a new winger since he returned to the club in January.

Everton have shown an interest in Tyler Dibling from Southampton, but it is proving to be a difficult deal to get over the line.

After a number of bids have been rejected, Southampton have set a £45m asking price on Dibling.

With days to go in the summer market, Fabrizio Romano has now shared an update on the 19-year-old talent, with Everton keen to sign him still.

Everton beating Tottenham Hotspur to Tyler Dibling

Everton are battling Crystal Palace for Dibling’s signature this summer, with the Eagles set to receive a hefty chunk of change in the coming days.

Dibling is viewed as one of the hottest young prospects around, but Everton are doing their bit to secure his services.

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According to Fabrizio Romano, Everton are actually leading the race to sign Dibling this summer.

But the Toffees are going to be on alert as Tottenham Hotspur have now made calls about potentially landing the Saints winger.

Fortunately, Spurs have other winger options on their radar for the remaining weeks of the window.

Dibling is keen to move to Everton, but the prospect of playing Champions League football could well appeal to the youngster.

This must act as a warning to Everton. If they want Dibling, they may well have to bite the bullet and pay what the Saints want.

Everton must wrap up a deal for Dibling

Tottenham have just been hit with the sucker punch of Arsenal hijacking their deal for Eberechi Eze in recent hours.

In other words, Tottenham now have around £65m to spend, which they were set to pay Palace for the England international.

Everton are going to have to get serious about landing Dibling in the coming hours if they want to beat off competition from Spurs.

There could be a lot to lure Dibling to north London, but Everton have shown strong interest for weeks.

David Moyes will have a headache for selections this season, and a possible new signing will only add to his difficulties.

Everton don’t have that much time left to complete any remaining transfers this summer.

The deadline on September 1 is fast approaching, and Moyes will know plenty of areas have been left untouched.

Throughout the window, Everton have been expected to spend £100 million, and after just over £74 million so far, there is still enough funds available.

Despite seven new arrivals through the door, Moyes knows another position is desperately needed, and Antonio Conte has already revealed a candidate’s perfect position.

Antonio Conte said Everton target Yves Bissouma enjoys playing in the number ten

After much debate over the three areas still needed, it’s looking quite clear that a right-winger, right-back, and central midfielder are the topics of discussion.

This is where Yves Bissouma could come in, as Everton are ‘monitoring’ Bissouma this window.

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The Tottenham midfielder comes with Premier League experience, which Moyes could be after, and in 2022, Antonio Conte revealed where the 28-year-old fits in best.

After a 2-0 win vs Everton, Conte said: “I think Yves Bissouma was the best solution because he enjoys playing in front of central defenders with two midfielders behind him.”

A deal happening became more realistic after Bissouma was left out of Spurs’ squad, and now the Scotsman has the answer to where he would thrive.

However, this might not be what the Toffees manager wanted to hear after a plan seems to have already been put in place.

David Moyes might have to avoid Yves Bissouma with Jack Grealish occupying number ten

It looks quite clear that, despite Bissouma traditionally being a more defensive-minded player, the 28-year-old prefers an attacking position.

His impact off the bench during this game in 2022 was seen, as he ultimately played a big role in defeating Frank Lampard’s side during his first season since his £35 million from Brighton.

However, even though the midfielder shines in this area, it looks pretty obvious that Jack Grealish could be in the way.

Grealish is expected to play number ten for Everton, so it could mean Moyes avoids a signing for the Tottenham star.