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.
Everton are reportedly considering a last-minute move for Parma midfielder Mandela Keita, with a decision expected imminently on whether to push ahead with a Deadline Day deal. Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that Everton are expected to make a decision “in the coming moments” over whether to move for the 24-year-old. There is further evidence […]
Jamie Carragher has once again delivered a brutal assessment of Everton’s record during the Premier League era, describing the club as one of the worst run of the last three decades. The former Liverpool defender has been a long-standing critic of the way Everton have been managed off the pitch and famously described them as […]
Everton are closing in on the signing of Folarin Balogun after agreeing personal terms with the Monaco striker ahead of a Deadline Day medical. Fabrizio Romano reports that Everton have agreed a four-year contract with Balogun, which also includes the option of a further season. The agreement between the clubs is worth €45million plus another […]
Everton are set to lose one of their most distinctive attacking players after agreeing a deal worth up to £65m for Iliman Ndiaye to join Manchester City. The agreement will see Everton receive £60m up front, with another £5m potentially following in add-ons, as Ndiaye prepares to undergo a medical ahead of the move. It […]
Everton have (finally) reached an agreement with Manchester City to bring Jack Grealish back to Merseyside on a season-long loan. David Ornstein of The Athletic reported overnight that the two clubs have agreed a deal, with the 30-year-old due to undergo a medical on Tuesday morning. Several clubs are understood to have enquired about Grealish, […]
Everton are approaching the final day of the transfer window with Folarin Balogun talks advancing, Beto heading for Fiorentina and major decisions still to be made over Jack Grealish, Richarlison and Iliman Ndiaye. It has already been a busy Monday. There has also been fallout from the proposed Harrison Armstrong sale and renewed scrutiny of […]
Everton supporters could be forgiven for wondering exactly how much contact is required before their side are awarded a penalty. Saturday brought another disputed decision during the 1-1 draw at Bournemouth, when Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall went down following a challenge from James Hill. Referee Chris Kavanagh waved away the appeal, and VAR John Brooks decided not […]
Everton have agreed a £15.4million deal with Fiorentina for Beto, with the striker due in Italy today for a medical. Sky Sports reports that the two clubs have reached an agreement worth €18m for the 28-year-old, putting Beto on the verge of a return to Serie A before Tuesday’s transfer deadline. The deal is not […]
Everton are negotiating with Monaco over Folarin Balogun, although the eventual cost of bringing the striker to Merseyside could be more than twice their opening offer. The Toffees have submitted an €18m proposal for the United States international, who is understood to want the move and has reportedly agreed terms with Everton. Monaco are now […]
Everton began the weekend needing to strengthen David Moyes’ squad. Somehow, they ended it having discussed selling two players who should be central to its future. Harrison Armstrong is staying. That was confirmed after The Friedkin Group decided against allowing the 19-year-old to join Nottingham Forest following talks over a deal worth around £40million. The […]
Everton could soon have clarity over two major transfers, with Richarlison’s decision potentially having a direct impact on whether Iliman Ndiaye leaves for Tottenham. Spurs have made Ndiaye their number one target and, according to Fabrizio Romano, have already agreed terms with the Senegal international and his representatives. Tottenham are also ready to proceed with […]
Everton’s interest in Folarin Balogun has moved on considerably since the Monaco striker first emerged as a possible target earlier this summer. The question then was whether the Toffees would actually pursue the former Arsenal forward. Now, with the transfer deadline approaching, that interest has become far more concrete. Sacha Tavolieri reports that Everton have […]
