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.
Yakubu has called on Everton to tie down Iliman Ndiaye to a new contract, saying now is not the time for the forward to leave. Speaking to ToffeeWeb, the former Everton striker named Ndiaye as the current player he would most like to have played alongside, comparing him to Steven Pienaar. “He plays a bit […]
Everton have shown interest in signing free agent goalkeeper Karl Darlow, as David Moyes looks to strengthen his goalkeeping options this summer. Darlow’s contract at Leeds United expired at the end of June, and reports have indicated Leeds want to keep the Wales international, though there has been talk of interest from Manchester United and […]
After a relatively quiet start to the summer, Friday provided some evidence that Everton’s transfer business is (hopefully) beginning to gather momentum. With David Moyes continuing to reshape his squad ahead of the new Premier League season, developments emerged across several positions, while there was further encouragement over the club’s existing business. Pepi opportunity presents […]
Everton are among four Premier League clubs keeping tabs on Atalanta forward El Bilal Touré, according to journalist Sean Lunt. Lunt reports that Aston Villa, Fulham and Newcastle United are also interested in the Mali international, with Everton’s admiration for the striker dating back several years, before his move to the Serie A side. Touré […]
Everton could be handed a fresh opportunity to sign PSV Eindhoven striker Ricardo Pepi after the Dutch club reportedly softened their stance on a summer sale. As first highlighted by our friends at Goodison News, Everton have tracked the United States international for several months and have faced competition from Fulham for his signature. PSV […]
Everton have released behind-the-scenes footage of Hayden Hackney’s first day at the club, giving fans a closer look at the moment their new signing arrived. The video follows Hackney from his arrival at Finch Farm through to a first look around the Hill Dickinson Stadium, shortly after completing his move from Middlesbrough on a five-year […]
Jack Grealish has shared fresh footage from Finch Farm, adding to the growing sense that his permanent move to Everton is close to being resolved. The 30-year-old has spent his rehabilitation from foot surgery on Merseyside rather than in Manchester, posting to Instagram after first getting back on the grass: “Ahhh man can’t even explain […]
Evertonians have had plenty of practice waiting. A 13th-placed finish, no European football to show for it, and a transfer window that has crawled along — the mood heading into this week was one of patience wearing thin. Then, in the space of 24 hours, things started moving. Hayden Hackney’s arrival from Middlesbrough is the […]
Everton are preparing an offer in the region of €20m for Atalanta right-back Raoul Bellanova, according to Italian journalist Luca Cerchione. The Toffees have been strongly linked with Bellanova for weeks, with SportItalia’s Gianluigi Longari also naming Real Sociedad as suitors as the Italy international’s Bergamo future looks increasingly in doubt. Atalanta value the 26-year-old […]
Everton have held talks with Stade Reims over a summer move for winger Keito Nakamura, with initial discussions already under way, according to Nicolò Schira. The Japan international impressed at the World Cup, scoring against the Netherlands and setting up a goal in the win over Tunisia, form that has put him on the radar […]
Everton have joined the race for a Benfica midfielder wanted across Europe this summer. Salvatore Ferrante of CalcioBox Italy reports the Toffees are one of several English clubs monitoring Richard Rios, with Bournemouth and Fulham also in the mix. Napoli, though, are best placed. Ríos is understood to favour a move to Naples, where Champions […]
Everton’s first senior signing of the summer is through the door. Hayden Hackney’s arrival from Middlesbrough dominated Thursday’s news, while the club also unveiled its new home kit ahead of the 2026-27 season. With one major piece of business complete, attention is already beginning to shift towards what comes next. Hackney becomes Moyes’ first signing […]
