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.
Updated: July 9 What’s changed since July 1? John Stones has moved the wrong way. Talks were previously advanced, but Fabrizio Romano has reported Stones has been offered to Juventus, Inter Milan and AC Milan, with all three said to have reservations over his wage demands and injury record — the same hesitation now facing […]
Everton reportedly have a figure in mind for Djed Spence. He won’t come cheap. According to Tottenham insider Paul O’Keefe, Everton are prepared to pay £25m to bring the 25-year-old right-back to the Hill Dickinson this summer. It’s the clearest sign yet in a search that has already run through several names, with Spence now […]
A packed day of Everton news, several threads worth pulling together for anyone catching up in one go. Grealish’s Everton return complicated, again New Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca wants to personally assess Jack Grealish in pre-season before sanctioning any exit, according to TEAMtalk — the latest reversal in a saga that has swung back […]
The decision by Everton to sign Tyrique George on a permanent deal may prove significant for reasons beyond the 20-year-old’s performances during his loan spell. While there is no certainty Iliman Ndiaye will leave before the transfer window closes, interest in the Senegal international has inevitably prompted questions over Everton’s attacking options. George may not […]
Everton have moved to overhaul their academy staffing, with David Hughes set to replace Paul Tait as Under-21 manager and head of academy player development, according to reports. Tait leaves after eight years at the club, having managed the Under-18s before taking charge of the Under-21s in 2022 and briefly stepping in as first-team caretaker […]
Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium has added another accolade to its collection, winning Building Project of the Year at the North West Regional Construction Awards. The Laing O’Rourke-led team behind the stadium’s construction picked up the prize at the ceremony, held at Liverpool’s Titanic Hotel on 2 July, in front of more than 420 industry guests. […]
Everton’s recruitment strategy appears to have entered a new phase. Possibly. Hopefully. With David Moyes in charge and financial discipline likely to remain a key consideration under The Friedkin Group (for obvious reasons), identifying value has become just as important as identifying quality. The club’s move for Hayden Hackney is another reminder that the Championship […]
Everton’s recruitment record during the Premier League era has been mixed, to put it politely. For every inspired signing, there have been several expensive mistakes that Evertonians would rather forget. Yet despite periods of inconsistent spending, the club has still managed to recruit players who transformed teams, defined generations and, in some cases, became Everton […]
Everton’s hopes of re-signing Jack Grealish have swung back and forth all summer, and the latest twist favours Man City. New City boss Enzo Maresca has told the club he wants to personally assess Grealish during pre-season before any decision is made on his future, according to TEAMtalk — rather than sanctioning the departure that […]
Last updated: 8 July 2026 Six players have signed new long-term deals in the past year. A handful of others face genuine decisions before the window shuts. Here is where every member of the first-team squad stands. Player Position Contract until Status Jordan Pickford GK June 2029 Signed a four-year extension, October 2025 Mark Travers […]
Goodison Park will host senior men’s football for the first time since Everton’s departure, with Preston North End’s Carabao Cup first-round tie against Huddersfield Town relocated to L4 on Saturday, 8 August. Deepdale is mid-installation of a new hybrid pitch, a project worth more than £1.5m, and Preston weren’t prepared to risk it before the […]
Everton (or at least Read Everton) have had one of their busiest days of the summer so far, with movement across four separate fronts as David Moyes continues to reshape his squad ahead of the 2026-27 season. Kofane pursuit accelerates The day began with reports that Everton were working to speed up a deal for […]
