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.
Six stories today, running from a Villa transfer twist to some honest self-reflection on our own coverage. Here’s everything, and what it all adds up to. Villa joins the Ndiaye race The day opened with news that Aston Villa have made contact over Iliman Ndiaye, adding competition to Manchester United’s long-standing interest. United’s move remains […]
Everton have been credited with an interest in Celtic right-back Alistair Johnston, though any move is unlikely to come cheaply. According to Record Sport, the Blues are among the clubs monitoring the Canada international, with Fulham also retaining a long-standing interest. Johnston signed a new contract with Celtic earlier this year, keeping him at the […]
There’s a sense of frustration building around the Hill Dickinson. And it isn’t about any single transfer target. Rather, it’s about the pattern that’s emerging. “Why can’t we do what a normal club does?” The sentiment crystallised in a post from FollowEverton – Everton Fan TV, which asked why the club can’t simply identify the […]
Everton’s patient approach to strengthening at right-back may come with an unexpected cost, with sister club Roma emerging as suitors for one of the position’s more affordable options. As ReadEverton reported this week, Everton have made Rico Lewis their priority target and are prepared to wait out Man City for the right terms. Genk’s Zakaria […]
Andy Burnham has offered to host Mark Carney at an Everton match, with the Prime Minister keen to mark a rare piece of common ground between two world leaders: their support for the Toffees. The offer came during a call between the two leaders, according to the official Downing Street readout. “As fellow Everton fans, […]
Patience looks set to define Everton’s approach to the rest of the window – probably not what Evertonians are wanting to hear. The club are reportedly prepared to wait on two fronts — right-back and Jack Grealish — rather than settle for deals on worse terms than they want. At right-back, Everton are holding out […]
Everton have been approached over a potential deal for Dusan Vlahovic, with the striker still without a club since leaving Juventus as a free agent on 1 July. TEAMtalk report that the approach came from the Serbia international’s camp, rather than the other way round — Everton are said to be weighing up whether to […]
Aston Villa have made contact with Everton over Iliman Ndiaye, adding competition to Manchester United’s long-standing interest in the forward. Fabrizio Romano confirmed the approach. United’s move remains stalled, though — as ReadEverton reported earlier this week, Michael Carrick’s side won’t proceed until Marcus Rashford’s future at Old Trafford is settled. Villa, unfortunately for the […]
Six stories today, running from an academy bright spot to a serious question about Everton’s ability to win transfer races. Here’s everything, and what it all adds up to. Stones leans towards London The day started with John Stones’ reported preference for a move to London over an Everton reunion, with Arsenal currently favourites ahead […]
Everton have reportedly opened talks over a move for Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe as Moyes continues to reshape his squad before the new Premier League season. According to TEAMtalk’s Graeme Bailey, the Blues have made an early approach for the 23-year-old, although discussions are understood to be at an early stage. Rowe came through Norwich […]
For Everton, the most important piece of business this summer may not involve a new signing. It may involve keeping one of their own. Jarrad Branthwaite continues to attract interest from some Premier League clubs, with Chelsea among those reported to be monitoring the defender. But for Everton, the message must clear: Branthwaite is a […]
Evertonians may have raised an eyebrow at the news that Ipswich Town are closing in on a deal for Celtic forward Daizen Maeda. The Japan international has been linked with a move to the Premier League this summer, with Ipswich reportedly agreeing a deal worth around £10m for the 28-year-old. What makes the move interesting […]
