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.
The biggest stories of an Everton pre-season do not always pertain to the transfer market. New arrivals naturally attract attention, but every squad has players who reach a different level when circumstances change around them. For David Moyes, the challenge is not simply adding quality. It is getting more from the players already at his […]
Let’s have a bit of fun. Forget PSR. Ignore transfer fees. Assume Everton get their deals over the line. Hayden Hackney signs. Djed Spence arrives. Jack Grealish comes home. Christian Kofane chooses. Unlikely? Of course. But not impossible. And, there’s a good chance there will be some arrivals who are yet to hit the radar. […]
Everton have reportedly joined the list of Premier League clubs exploring a move for Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz this summer. The story, first reported in Italy by Calciomercato and picked up by our friends at Goodison News, claims Juventus have received an enquiry from the Premier League over the Brazilian international as the Serie A […]
Tarkowski and Keane have done a job. A good job. A solid job. But with both the wrong side of 30 and Jarrad Branthwaite finally fit, is Everton’s best central defensive pairing for 2026-27 already on the books? David Moyes has leaned on Tarkowski and Keane as his first-choice centre-back pairing for two seasons now, […]
Everton’s move for Christian Kofane remains at an early stage, but positive conversations this week have kept the Toffees firmly in the driving seat. Talks between Kofane’s agent and Everton took place at Finch Farm on Wednesday, according to Daily Arsenal’s David Schill, who described the discussions as positive while stressing nothing is imminent or […]
Ten stories published on Friday, from the academy to the World Cup quarter-final — here’s where everything stands. Friday began with our usual morning roundup — Maeda’s market getting crowded as Fulham and Brentford joined the race, Villa moving on Mandela Keita, and a £25m number attached to Djed Spence. From there, the day only […]
Everton are expected to strengthen their academy coaching staff with the appointment of Man United coach Tom Curtis, according to a report. The Manchester Evening News’ Steven Railston reports that Curtis is set to leave Old Trafford for a role on Merseyside, with Everton continuing to reshape their football department ahead of the new season. […]
When Jordan Pickford left Sunderland for Everton in the summer of 2017, he arrived as one of English football’s brightest goalkeeping prospects. Nine years later, he has become that and so much more. Few players have embodied consistency quite like Pickford. Managers have come and gone at Goodison Park, Everton have navigated seasons of uncertainty […]
Everton’s hopes of securing Jack Grealish this summer may have received a timely fresh boost after a report claimed Man City remain willing to sell the England international. According to Football Insider, City continue to view Grealish as surplus to requirements despite discussions between the 30-year-old and new manager Enzo Maresca over his future at […]
Everton view RB Leipzig’s interest in Thierno Barry as a mark of the striker’s growing reputation, but could be tempted to sell if the German club’s approach turns into a serious bid, according to a leading Merseyside journalist. Liverpool Echo’s Joe Thomas addressed the situation in a reader Q&A on Thursday, saying Leipzig’s tentative feelers […]
Everton’s preparations for the 2026-27 season have begun, with a number of first-team players returning to Finch Farm for the opening phase of pre-season. The club shared footage on social media of players arriving at the training ground on Friday as David Moyes and his coaching staff welcomed the first group back following the summer […]
News that Sheffield United have made contact over a possible move for Seamus Coleman is a reminder of the gaping hole he leaves behind. Seventeen years, more than 400 appearances, and a career that outlasted four permanent managers and two stadiums. Coleman arrived from Sligo Rovers in January 2009 for £60,000, a fee that looks […]
