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Gary Gowers

Gary Gowers

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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.

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Jack Grealish Everton
Everton News

Everton take next step in Jack Grealish return as deadline looms

Everton are continuing to work on a deal to bring Jack Grealish back to Hill Dickinson Stadium, with the Manchester City winger’s future now likely to be decided in the closing stages of the transfer window. The Athletic reports that the Toffees are working on a second loan for the 30-year-old, who spent last season […]

Folarin Balogun Everton
Everton News

Beto exit agreed as €18m bid offers huge clue over replacement

Everton appear to have cleared the way for another striker to arrive before the transfer deadline after agreeing a deal to sell Beto to Fiorentina. The Serie A club are set to sign the 28-year-old permanently in a deal worth around €18m, with Beto expected in Florence on Monday for his medical before completing the […]

Iliman Ndiaye Tottenham
Everton News

Tottenham reach agreement in principle to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly reached an agreement in principle to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton, potentially leaving David Moyes with a major attacking hole to fill before Tuesday’s deadline. David Ornstein reports that Spurs have moved for Ndiaye after also considering Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo. Gakpo has opted for Man City instead, with City now […]

Jack Grealish
Everton News

Everton advance in Jack Grealish talks – but is deal linked to Ndiaye?

Everton are advancing in talks with Man City over bringing Jack Grealish back to the Hill Dickinson – at a time when City have an interest of their own in Iliman Ndiaye. The Bobble reports that discussions between the clubs over Grealish are progressing as Tuesday’s transfer deadline approaches. That is a significant development in […]

Evertonians Bournemouth
Specials

How 1,200 Evertonians helped change TFG’s mind on Harrison Armstrong

Around 1,200 Evertonians travelled to Bournemouth yesterday and delivered a message to The Friedkin Group that could not have been clearer: don’t sell Harrison Armstrong. Less than 24 hours later, the proposed transfer to Nottingham Forest appears to be off. John Percy of The Telegraph reports that Everton had actually accepted a £35m bid for […]

Harrison Armstrong
Everton News

Harrison Armstrong deal appears OFF after Everton owners pull plug

The proposed Harrison Armstrong move to Nottingham Forest appears to be OFF after Everton’s ownership reportedly pulled the plug on the deal. The Telegraph’s John Percy reports that Everton had accepted a £35million bid for the 19-year-old and given him permission to travel ahead of a potential move. According to Percy, Forest had also received […]

Harrison Armstrong Everton
Everton Transfer News

Everton sent stark Harrison Armstrong warning over £40m decision

The Friedkin Group have been warned that sanctioning Harrison Armstrong‘s departure would mean Everton losing far more than another talented academy graduate. Nottingham Forest are pushing to sign the 19-year-old, with talks centred on a deal worth around £40m. Everton supporters made their feelings clear during Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth, repeatedly singing for the […]

Kenny Tete
Everton News

Everton agree Kenny Tete personal terms as Fulham line up replacement

Everton have agreed personal terms with Kenny Tete as they step up their attempts to finally land a new right-back before the transfer deadline. Fabrizio Romano reported on Saturday evening that an agreement is in place between the Blues and the 30-year-old, with the deal now dependent on Everton and Fulham finding common ground. There […]

James Tarkowski Everton player ratings vs Bournemouth
Player Ratings

Everton player ratings vs Bournemouth: Tarky the hero and Pickford shines

James Tarkowski struck in stoppage time as Everton rescued a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth despite David Moyes admitting his side had not done enough after the break. Here are our Everton player ratings from the Vitality Stadium. Everton player ratings Jordan Pickford — 8Could do little about Alex Scott’s opener and made important saves after […]

Adam Aznou Malaga
Everton News

Everton and Malaga in Adam Aznou talks as deadline agreement expected

Everton are in talks with Malaga over a loan move for Adam Aznou, with an agreement expected before Tuesday’s transfer deadline. The Athletic’s Patrick Boyland reports that the 20-year-old is expected to leave Everton in search of regular first-team football this season. The Bobble has subsequently reported that Malaga are advancing in talks and Everton […]