everton.news

Everton fans will be hoping to see some big names come through the door this summer.

The Friedkins are finally going to be able to splash some cash on Merseyside and plenty of signings are needed.

David Moyes has taken up base in Miami as he has attended a number of Club World Cup games in Florida.

It has not been the quickest of starts for the Blues in the market, but Everton are looking to sign some players in the coming days.

Everton need to address their attacking options, which have caused issues for years now across various managers.

January proved a quiet window for the Blues as they avoided any further PSR issues, but the Friedkins want a statement signing for Everton this summer.

One of the names that have been floated around is Richarlison, with his Tottenham Hotspur future up in the air.

Tottenham approve move for Everton target Richarlison

Everton would be open to signing Richarlison this summer as he looks to play regular football in the World Cup campaign.

MORE EVERTON STORIES

A huge season awaits the Brazilian who has finally made a return to the national side following Carlo Ancelotti’s appointment.

According to Posta, Tottenham have now given Richarlison the green light to make a move to Turkey this summer.

It is believed Galatasaray are pushing to sign Richarlison as Victor Osimhen looks set for another move in the coming months.

This all comes before Thomas Frank has even had an opportunity to take a look at the Brazilian back at Hotspur Way.

Richarlison suggested he wants to fight for his Tottenham future following their Europa League triumph against Manchester United.

But serious competition already lies in his way, and more additions this summer could push Richarlison even further away from the starting XI.

Everton need a reliable striker this summer

Bringing Richarlison back to Merseyside for the Hill Dickinson Stadium would certainly be a fairytale story.

However, Everton have to make moves this summer that make sense financially.

Moyes has played down a return for Richarlison after being asked about the former Everton player towards the backend of the campaign.

The Toffees are in need of a reliable number nine who is unlikely to miss a lot of time through injury, which Richarlison cannot guarantee.

Everton are tracking a number of strikers this summer transfer window.

David Moyes is exploring a deal to sign Aleksandar Mitrovic this summer transfer window, with a £38.5m deal mooted.

Mitrovic could leave the Saudi Pro League after two years, and Moyes has clearly identified him as a potential Dominic Calvert-Lewin replacement.

Villarreal’s Thierno Barry is also on Everton’s radar after his 19-goal season with the Spanish outfit and Basel.

But now, it appears Everton are moving closer to landing a different striking target.

Everton move a step closer to signing Albert Gudmundsson

Everton have been looking at Albert Gudmundsson in recent weeks as they cast their net far and wide for a striker this window.

Gudmundsson is an Icelandic international and has netted over 100 goals in his career, having turned 28 earlier this month.

Tottenham Hotspur were one of many clubs interested in signing him last summer, but now Everton have been given real hope of landing his signature.

MORE EVERTON STORIES

According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Fiorentina have decided against making his loan a permanent deal and he is now expected to leave his parent club Genoa.

The report claims there’s a real possibility Everton could be Gudmundsson’s next destination, with a move to the Premier League a ‘dream’ for the versatile attacker.

So, it seems the ball is very much in Everton’s court, as personal terms shouldn’t be an issue.

Gudmundsson’s versatility would be so valuable for Everton

Gudmundsson is a ‘devastating’ striker, as does have that natural instinct to find the back of the net, but his game is so much more than just goals.

The 28-year-old can operate as a centre-forward, attacking midfielder, and even as a left and right-winger.

So, quite clearly, he’s an extremely intelligent footballer who can set up goals, too, which would be a real asset to Moyes’ squad.

Gudmundsson’s potential arrival also allows the possibility of a front two, with him behind a focal point like Beto.

Certainly an interesting profile to seriously consider.

Exciting times are ahead for Everton under the ambitious Friedkin Group.

The American investors plan to spend big at Everton and want to return the club to its past glories, with European football a target.

The move to the new state-of-the-art Hill Dickinson Stadium next season will be transformative for finances and should help to push the Toffees up the league.

Everton are expected to bank an extra £40m-a-year in revenue at the Hill Dickinson, so evidently David Moyes will be given a healthy transfer budget.

The foundations have been laid for success and former Everton striker Louis Saha has echoed that sentiment, although not without a little dig at Tottenham Hotspur.

Louis Saha makes Everton claim that Tottenham Hotspur fans won’t like

Louis Saha plied his trade at Everton between 2008 and 2012, netting 34 goals across 115 appearances under Moyes’ stewardship.

Saha retired in 2013 and has worked in punditry since, with one of his latest quotes perhaps not going down well with Tottenham supporters.

The Frenchman claimed that Everton’s potential at the new stadium is much greater than Spurs’ because they have more ‘history’.

MORE EVERTON STORIES

Saha did actually play for the North Londoners for a short period, so he knows both clubs inside and out, which gives his opinion a lot more weight.

There is always a long-running debate about club size and whether Everton should be part of the ‘big six’ instead of Spurs.

Anyhow, under the new owners, Everton are expected to be a much stronger force in the forthcoming years.

What’s Everton’s aim next season?

With Everton’s upturn in form since Moyes’ arrival in January, many are pondering on what is achievable next season.

Some have suggested a challenge for European football, with many excited by the calibre of players being linked this summer, whilst others are a little more pessimistic.

Speaking back in April, Garner suggested that a top 10 finish should be the aim.

“I don’t think many people would expect us to finish in the top half of the table next season, but we know and definitely know that we’ve got the players and we’ve got the ability, and we’ve definitely got the team to finish in the top half.”

When Moyes received his OBE earlier this month, he didn’t hide his ambitions, making it very clear he wants to compete in Europe.

“We had an incredible time at West Ham and winning a European trophy,” the Scotsman explained. ”But now back at Everton, I’ve got to try and set the same sort of sights for Everton as well.

“In the early parts of my career when I was Everton manager, we did get to Europe quite regularly and it has to be, I feel as if it has to be a target for us.”

Everton are set to lose a number of players as free agents at the end of the month.

David Moyes has seen some big holes open up in his squad as the Toffees have allowed numerous players to let their contracts run out.

There are a number of players who Everton could look to bring in themselves on a free to add to their own squad.

It is proving to be a difficult market to operate in for the Blues, with a lot of their targets also being eyed by other Premier League clubs.

Everton hope their new stadium will attract new players this summer, which could provide them with an advantage over some of their rivals.

However, the Friedkins find themselves competing with some of the top sides in the Premier League as they aim for big improvements on Merseyside.

There is now one player who Everton are going to have to battle Tottenham Hotspur for over the coming weeks.

Everton to battle Tottenham Hotspur for Kyle Walker-Peters

Since he was appointed in January, Moyes has demanded a new full-back at Everton with his options even more limited now.

MORE EVERTON STORIES

Everton have shown an interest in Kyle Walker-Peters, with the Southampton defender set to leave at the end of his contract.

According to Tottenham reporter Alasdair Gold, Walker-Peters has given his approval of a potential return to his former club.

Spurs need club-trained players to register for their Champions League squad, which would all but guarantee Walker-Peters European participation for the new season.

This is not something Everton could offer the ‘fantastic‘ 28-year-old, but he would arguably have a better opportunity at being a starter on Merseyside.

Everton are also keen to sign Kyle Walker from Manchester City, with his own future up in the air despite having one year remaining on his current deal at the Etihad.

Spurs are keen to explore other options first before making a move for their former player; this has to be the hurry-up Everton need to make their own swoop.

Everton need to be smart in the market

The Friedkins are backing Everton in their first summer at the club as they are aware improvements are needed.

However, the club will still need to be mindful of the constant battle against PSR.

Increased revenue from Everton’s stadium will improve the finances, but the recruitment staff will be keen to make some shrewd signings through the free agent and loan market.

It has to be said Everton’s loan deals did not really pay off last season with the likes of Armando Broja, Jesper Lindstrom and Jack Harrison failing to impress.

But the club have now put together a new-look recruitment room to make some big leaps forward this summer.

Everton are on the lookout for a new winger this summer having seen their options depleted already.

David Moyes is starting this transfer window on the back foot with so many players already departing Merseyside.

There are certainly some players who Everton fans will have no issues with seeing depart the club at the end of their contracts.

Jack Harrison and Jesper Lindstrom left Everton following the conclusion of their loan deals.

These are two attackers who provided the Blues with very little in front of goal and were in need of an upgrade this summer.

However, it has left Moyes’ options extremely stretched, for now.

Everton are interested in Jack Grealish, but the Toffees are going to need more than just one signing to address the wide positions.

Everton eyeing Juventus forward Timothy Weah

For some time now, Everton have held interest in Timothy Weah, with his Juventus future up in the air.

MORE EVERTON STORIES

Attacking options are needed on Merseyside and the Blues have taken the long-term target forward into this summer’s window.

According to Sebastien Denis, Everton have now made inquiries over landing Weah this summer.

However, the Toffees are not the only side looking to land the American international over the coming months.

Tottenham Hotspur have also been credited with interest and two undisclosed clubs are said to also be on the scene.

Juventus were keen to keep Weah around in January, but that may now have changed with the Turin outfit having more time to find a replacement.

Given the way this window is unfolding, Everton will have to be proactive in their interest if they are to land the 25-year-old.

What Neymar once said about Timothy Weah

This is a forward who follows in the footsteps of his legendary father and he has caught the attention of some of the current greats.

In Serie A, Weah returned five goals and three assists from his 30 appearances, with only 18 of those appearances from the starting XI.

But some believe Weah still has the potential to grow, with Neymar previously praising the exciting talent he holds.

“From what I’ve seen of his talent, he has everything to go and become one of the top attacking players in Europe,” said Neymar.

Everton will be keen to get going again in the summer transfer window having only signed Carlos Alcaraz to a permanent deal.

The 2025 summer transfer window may still only be young, but Everton know they have an awful lot of work to complete.

Given the Toffees have seen so many players part ways as their contracts come to an end, it is going to need to be a productive summer for the Friedkins.

David Moyes wants to see a new winger signed and that has been a burning desire since he returned to Merseyside in January.

There have already been a number of names linked with a move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium, but the Blues are yet to bring in any new faces.

Everton are keen on Jack Grealish but there are a number of obstacles standing in their way.

However, Moyes may have now seen their path to the Manchester City man open up slightly.

Tottenham Hotspur hand Everton Jack Grealish advantage

Arsenal have pulled out of the running for Grealish as the Toffees eye a move this summer for the Englishman.

MORE EVERTON STORIES

But the Friedkins still face financial mountains and competition from some of England’s other top sides.

According to The Telegraph, Tottenham have followed their north London rivals in ending their pursuit of Grealish.

This will come as a welcome boost for the Blues who are now seeing some of their rivals for the 29-year-old’s signature quickly fall out of the running.

It is claimed City are optimistic clubs will make a move to sign the winger permanently, but Everton will be looking to sign Grealish on loan.

The Toffees could offer the forward an opportunity to remain in the north west of England where he has lived for a number of years now.

And Everton are hoping their new stadium can attract big-name players like Grealish who will want to play on the big stage.

Everton could land first big-name signing under the Friedkins

Since the Friedkins took over back in December, it has certainly been a cautious approach to the transfer windows.

The Friedkins are backing Everton this summer financially, but they held off any major signings in January to help their cause against PSR.

But that has left the Toffees with a serious amount of work to do this summer as they need to add quality and quantity to their squad.

Adding a player like Grealish would be a real statement from the club and could open more doors in the market.

It feels like the Friedkins need to land their first big-name signing for Everton to potentially show other players it is a club on the up.

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.

MORE EVERTON STORIES

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.

MORE EVERTON STORIES

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.

MORE EVERTON STORIES

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.

MORE EVERTON STORIES

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.