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 recruitment team will spend much of the summer identifying opportunities that offer both value and minimal risk. That process becomes significantly easier when the groundwork has already been done. Fresh reports linking the Blues with Bologna defender Emil Holm suggest Everton could soon find themselves in exactly that position. The Sweden international has once […]
Everton’s long-term success will not be judged solely by how many teenage stars break into David Moyes’ first team over the coming years. That appears to be one of the key messages behind recent comments from technical director Nick Cox, who has offered fresh insight into the thinking driving Everton’s player development strategy as the […]
Everton appear to be operating from a position of strength as uncertainty continues around Iliman Ndiaye’s contract situation. Reports this week claim discussions over improved terms have yet to produce an agreement, but there is little indication of concern from Everton’s side. With Ndiaye already tied down until 2029, the club retain significant control over […]
From England’s 1966 winners to modern tournament regulars, Everton’s World Cup history provides an alternative perspective on the club’s evolution. Everton’s history is often assessed through domestic achievements. Understandably so. League titles, FA Cups and European campaigns remain the benchmarks by which different eras are judged. Yet another useful measure of a club’s standing is […]
Everton’s manager has strengthened his position since returning to the club, but the debate surrounding his future may ultimately reflect wider questions about Everton’s identity. There are few managers in modern football whose achievements and criticisms have remained so closely intertwined as David Moyes’. The Everton manager has enjoyed a largely successful return to the […]
Watford’s creative midfielder has admirers across the Premier League, but whether Everton pursue a deal may depend as much on strategy as his talent. Everton’s reported interest in Imrân Louza is one of those transfer links that immediately raises a broader question about the direction of the club’s recruitment. According to reports by Sport Witness, […]
Just a few hours after Read Everton examined the lengthy list of players linked with a move to the Hill Dickinson during the opening weeks of the summer window, a more important question emerges. Which of those rumours actually stand a realistic chance of becoming reality? From established Premier League stars and Champions League regulars […]
Everton’s search for midfield reinforcements this summer appears to be gathering momentum, and one name beginning to attract increasing attention is Lille midfielder Ngal’ayel Mukau. Recent reports have suggested the Blues are among several Premier League clubs monitoring the highly-rated 21-year-old, with Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, Brentford and Brighton also credited with interest in the […]
Samuel Chukwueze’s uncertain future could present an interesting market opportunity this summer. According to reports from Nigeria, the AC Milan winger is expected to return to Italy following a loan spell at Fulham, but his long-term prospects at San Siro remain unclear. With Milan reportedly open to offers and Fulham seemingly unlikely to activate their […]
Opportunities to sign proven Premier League winners do not come around often for Everton. That is why fresh reports surrounding Ben White’s future at Arsenal should immediately catch the attention of David Moyes and Everton’s recruitment team. According to reports, White’s long-term future at the Emirates Stadium is far from certain, with the England international […]
You have to laugh. If Everton signed every player they were linked with during May, David Moyes would not just need a bigger squad list; he would need a second Finch Farm. With the 2025/26 season done and dusted, the rumour mill has already gone into overdrive. From ambitious Premier League names to clever overseas […]
Everton’s recruitment team has clearly placed increased emphasis on versatility this summer, and their latest reported target represents an attempt to address defensive depth. Reports from Germany via FussballDaten indicate that the Blues have joined a crowded field who are monitoring Fenerbahçe’s Dutch defender Jayden Oosterwolde. Having ended what promised to be a good season […]
