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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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Everton News & Talking Points: Richarlison bid rejected as transfers gather pace
Everton News

Everton News & Talking Points: Richarlison bid rejected as transfers gather pace

Everton transfer plans dominated another busy day, with a bid for Richarlison rejected by Tottenham, an improved offer made for a winger and fresh developments across several positions. David Moyes still has work to do before the transfer window closes and, with the Premier League opener against Crystal Palace approaching, Sunday’s developments provided a clear […]

Three Everton Premier League fixtures moved for TV coverage
Everton News

Three Everton Premier League fixtures moved for TV coverage

Three Everton Premier League fixtures have been rescheduled after the latest round of television selections for October and early November. The Blues’ trip to newly-promoted Hull City has been moved to Sunday, 11 October, with kick-off at the MKM Stadium scheduled for 2pm BST. That game will be broadcast live by Sky Sports. Everton’s home […]

Everton reunion bid knocked back as Spurs hold firm on price
Everton News

Everton reunion bid knocked back as Spurs hold firm on price

Everton hopes of bringing Richarlison back to Merseyside have hit an early obstacle, with Tottenham rejecting the Toffees’ opening offer for the Brazilian. Tottenham have turned down an Everton bid for Richarlison, with the north London club insisting the offer falls well below their valuation. Spurs are said to be looking for at least £35m […]

Everton return with improved offer for Turkish champions’ star winger
Everton News

Everton return with improved offer for Turkish champions’ star winger

Everton have gone back in for Barış Alper Yılmaz, tabling an improved bid for the Galatasaray winger as David Moyes pushes to get a deal done before the window shuts. According to Turkish journalist Yakup Çınar, Everton have returned with an official offer of €41m, up from the €35m verbal bid Galatasaray rejected earlier this […]

Everton make fresh enquiry over Como winger Assane Diao
Everton News

Everton make fresh enquiry over Como winger Assane Diao

Everton have made a fresh enquiry over the availability of Como winger Assane Diao as they continue to assess attacking options before the transfer deadline. Italian transfer journalist Matteo Moretto reported on Monday that Everton had “just” asked about the situation of the 20-year-old Senegal international. At this stage, there is no suggestion that an […]

Everton handed clear run at Chelsea striker as Alonso makes call
Everton News

Everton handed clear run at Chelsea striker as Alonso makes call

Everton remain out in front in the race for Liam Delap, with Chelsea now firmly resigned to losing the striker before the window shuts. According to TEAMtalk, Chelsea have already informed Delap he can leave Stamford Bridge this summer, with the club fully expecting him to have departed by the end of August. New head […]

Everton eye Arsenal right-back as Konsa domino set to fall
Everton News

Everton eye Arsenal right-back as Konsa domino set to fall

Everton’s search for a new right-back could be about to take an unexpected turn towards Arsenal, with Ben White emerging as the club’s latest target. According to Football Insider, Everton are ready to move for White once Arsenal complete the signing of Ezri Konsa, with the 28-year-old open to joining the Toffees as he looks […]

Everton eye Spurs midfielder as Gueye succession plan takes shape
Everton News

Everton eye Spurs midfielder as Gueye succession plan takes shape

Everton have identified a possible long-term replacement for Idrissa Gueye, with Tottenham’s Pape Sarr emerging as a name on the radar. According to Afrik Foot, Everton have earmarked Sarr as a potential successor to his compatriot Gueye, who recently left Merseyside for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Diriyah after his second spell at the club. The Senegal international […]

Everton handed transfer boost as Moyes-favoured target ‘could’ still arrive
Everton News

Everton handed transfer boost as Moyes-favoured target ‘could’ still arrive

Everton’s pursuit of a Bournemouth midfielder has fresh legs, despite the south coast club’s public resistance. David Moyes remains keen on Marcus Tavernier and believes a deal can still be struck before the window shuts, even though Bournemouth are reluctant to let their captain leave this summer. Everton opened dialogue with Tavernier’s camp earlier this […]

Everton’s interest in Richarlison resurfaces as reports claim new enquiry
Everton News

Everton’s interest in Richarlison resurfaces as reports claim new enquiry

Everton’s long-running interest in a Richarlison reunion shows no sign of going away, with reports on Saturday claiming the club have made contact with Tottenham over a potential deal. David Moyes has been described as a long-term admirer of the Brazilian and has prioritised adding a striker this summer, with Richarlison’s situation at Spurs having […]

Everton player rankings vs Lille: Ndiaye shines, Barry struggles
Player Ratings

Everton player rankings vs Lille: Ndiaye shines, Barry struggles

Everton ended pre-season with a 1-1 draw against Lille, Iliman Ndiaye’s first-half penalty cancelled out by a stoppage-time Hakon Haraldsson finish. Here’s how the individuals rated across the ninety-plus minutes. Starting XI Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall — 8 Drove the first-half performance from midfield, dictated the tempo with his distribution, and won the penalty with a typically […]