Gary Gowers is a sports journalist and the editor of Read Everton, where he leads daily coverage of Everton news, transfers and analysis. He also writes about Manchester City for Read Man City and motorsport for Read Motorsport. A former accountant, he became a freelance writer in 2011 and has written for BBC Sport and Metro.
Folarin Balogun’s proposed move to Everton collapsed in extraordinary circumstances on Deadline Day. More than a week later, his situation at Monaco remains uncertain. The striker came close to joining Everton in a reported £40m deal before concerns emerged during his medical and the terms of the agreement were renegotiated. Monaco chief executive Thiago Scuro […]
There is a bench outside the Hill Dickinson that many Evertonians will have walked past since the stadium opened. Today is a good day to stop and read what is written on it. “In Memory of Gary Speed, Evertonian, Captain, Leader 1969–2011. A place for what is often unspoken. A place to sit, share and […]
Everton probably didn’t need another reminder of how their summer striker search ended. Ermedin Demirovic has provided one anyway. The Stuttgart striker scored a Champions League hat-trick against Viking on Wednesday night, with all three goals arriving in the space of just 12 first-half minutes. TEAMtalk transfer insider Graeme Bailey has since reported that Everton […]
Richarlison is reportedly seeking to terminate his Tottenham contract, raising the possibility of a very different deal if Everton retain an interest in bringing him back to the club. The Brazilian’s proposed return to Everton fell through during the final days of the summer transfer window despite talks between the clubs. Sky Sports reported at […]
Former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness believes David Moyes could consider leaving the club if he is not backed in the January transfer window. Moyes did not attempt to hide his disappointment with Everton‘s summer business after being left with just 18 senior outfield players. The 63-year-old admitted last week that he knew the numbers […]
The Friedkin Group are reportedly acutely aware of supporter unrest at Everton, with fan anger capable of having an impact on decisions made by the club’s owners. The relationship between TFG and Evertonians has come under increasing scrutiny following a chaotic end to the summer transfer window. One of the biggest flashpoints surrounded Harrison Armstrong, […]
Everton have reportedly entered “phase two” of the Friedkin Group era, with player trading set to become an increasingly important part of the club’s plans. TFG arrived in December 2024 with the immediate job of stabilising a club that had spent years battling financial problems. According to Mark Douglas, Northern Football Correspondent for The i […]
Everton appear ready to resist the temptation to sign a free-agent striker despite their shortage of options up front, with fresh reports playing down moves for Anthony Martial and Mauro Icardi. The Toffees ended the summer transfer window desperately short of centre-forward options after selling Beto to Fiorentina and failing to complete a deal for […]
It has been a slightly quieter day at Everton, but perhaps that’s no bad thing after the madness of the last couple of weeks. There has still been plenty to chew over. The free-agent striker question refuses to disappear, we’ve looked at one player who seems to have slipped down David Moyes’ pecking order and […]
It’s possible to believe The Friedkin Group have done some very good things for Everton while still wondering if they’re the people to take the club where we all want it to go. The financial mess they inherited was very real. Debt has been reduced, long-term financing for the Hill Dickinson has been sorted and, […]
Everton’s summer transfer window may have only just closed, but the recruitment work never stops. Especially when you’re Everton. According to Portuguese newspaper O Jogo, Everton were among several clubs to have a representative watching Porto’s Champions League clash with City at the Estádio do Dragão on Tuesday night. There is no suggestion at this […]
Everton’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season will face another test on Saturday when David Moyes takes his side to Tottenham. The Toffees have collected five points from their opening three league games, following victory over Crystal Palace with draws against Bournemouth and Manchester United. Ainsley Maitland-Niles’ dramatic late equaliser against United ensured they […]
