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.
Everton’s growing interest in Christian Kofane raises an obvious question: what happens to the two strikers already on the books? Thierno Barry and Beto shared the number nine role for most of 2025-26, with David Moyes rotating between them rather than settling on a first choice. Neither delivered enough goals to end the conversation about […]
Everton have submitted a formal offer to Bayer Leverkusen for Christian Kofane, according to Africa Foot, marking the next step in a pursuit ReadEverton reported on earlier this week. Africa Foot, the outlet that first revealed Everton’s interest in accelerating a deal and the agent talks that followed, now says the Toffees have gone a […]
Everton have identified Villarreal’s Pape Gueye as a potential target as they continue their search for midfield reinforcements, according to Cadena Ser. Everton have been monitoring the 27-year-old for some time. Villarreal’s transfer business has been quiet so far this summer as they wait to resolve his future, with Gueye considered the club’s “main candidate” […]
Everton believe Tyrique George has the potential to become a full England international, according to The Athletic’s Patrick Boyland. George turned down interest from clubs in Italy and Germany to rejoin Everton permanently this week, opting for a return to Merseyside after settling quickly during his loan spell last season. Everton have paid Chelsea an […]
Last updated: 7 July 2026 Everton’s search for a new right-back has narrowed to four names: Ben White, Djed Spence, Guéla Doué and Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The position has been a problem for two seasons, with Jake O’Brien filling in out of position and Seamus Coleman departing at the end of his contract. David Moyes now […]
Everton have confirmed the permanent transfer of Merlin Röhl from SC Freiburg has been formally activated and processed. The move had been widely anticipated after the midfielder spent last season on loan at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with David Moyes long expected to trigger the option to make the deal permanent. Freiburg will receive a compensation […]
Everton are working to accelerate a deal for Christian Kofane as competition for the Bayer Leverkusen striker intensifies. The 19-year-old’s representatives are set to hold direct talks with the Toffees this week, according to Africa Foot. Everton are aware of growing interest from elsewhere and want to gain an advantage in the race for his […]
Jordan Pickford’s World Cup campaign and Everton’s summer transfer business dominated the headlines on Read Everton today, with the Blues confirming the permanent signing of Tyrique George and England’s number one helping his country into the quarter-finals. Pickford helps England beat Mexico Pickford produced another assured display as England overcame Mexico to reach the World […]
Everton have completed the permanent signing of winger Tyrique George from Chelsea ahead of the 2026-27 Premier League season. The 20-year-old returns to Merseyside after spending the second half of last season on loan at the club, where he made 11 appearances following his arrival during the January transfer window. George became a regular member […]
Everton’s transfer business has centred on incoming deals this week. The club’s most significant summer decision may concern a player they have no intention of selling. Borussia Dortmund and Stuttgart have both added Tim Iroegbunam to their summer shortlists, according to reports via SportsBoom. Everton’s position has been consistent: the 22-year-old is not for sale […]
Everton’s interest in Aaron Wan-Bissaka has firmed since West Ham’s relegation was confirmed in May. But the price attached to the move has shifted considerably in the weeks since. Early reporting from The Telegraph’s Mike McGrath put the fee as low as £10m, reflecting West Ham’s need for a quick sale after relegation. That figure […]
Every England win at the World Cup is another step closer to history for Jordan Pickford – our Everton number one. For the Toffees, it also means waiting a little longer for their number one to return to Finch Farm. Should England beat Norway in Saturday’s quarter-final, Pickford’s summer will extend into the final week […]
