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title: "Everton morning news round-up – 22nd August 2019"
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published: "2019-08-22T07:30:00Z"
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# Everton morning news round-up – 22nd August 2019

The news cycle surrounding Everton never stops and as such, it can be difficult to keep up to date with everything that’s going on. Therefore, we’ve rounded up everything you might have missed from yesterday into one place.

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### [Everton plan behind-closed-doors friendly – Could Iwobi make his debut soon?](https://readeverton.com/2019/08/21/everton-plan-behind-closed-doors-friendly-could-iwobi-make-his-debut-soon/)

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Everton are planning on conducting a behind-closed-doors friendly in a bid to bring a few members of the squad up to match fitness, according to … [Read More](https://readeverton.com/2019/08/21/everton-plan-behind-closed-doors-friendly-could-iwobi-make-his-debut-soon/)

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### [Tosun denies Besiktas return – Why Everton should keep the Turk](https://readeverton.com/2019/08/21/tosun-denies-besiktas-return-why-everton-should-keep-the-turk/)

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Cenk Tosun has confirmed that he has no intention of returning to Besiktas this summer.

The Turkey international has been frequently linked with a … [Read More](https://readeverton.com/2019/08/21/tosun-denies-besiktas-return-why-everton-should-keep-the-turk/)

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### [Dowell slated for poor performances – Derby Fan Reactions](https://readeverton.com/2019/08/21/dowell-slated-for-poor-performances-derby-fan-reactions/)

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Several Derby fans have reacted negatively to Kieran Dowell's loan spell with the club, following a disappointing performance against Bristol City on … [Read More](https://readeverton.com/2019/08/21/dowell-slated-for-poor-performances-derby-fan-reactions/)

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### [Martyn claims England spot is Pickford's "to lose" – Why the Everton goalkeeper is here to stay](https://readeverton.com/2019/08/21/martyn-claims-england-spot-is-pickfords-to-lose-why-the-everton-goalkeeper-is-here-to-stay/)

![](https://media.readeverton.com/readeverton/2019/08/1164009876-300x300.jpg)

Former Everton goalkeeper Nigel Martyn believes that England number one shirt is Jordan Pickford's to lose, claiming that Aston Villa's Tom Heaton … [Read More](https://readeverton.com/2019/08/21/martyn-claims-england-spot-is-pickfords-to-lose-why-the-everton-goalkeeper-is-here-to-stay/)

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### [Rojo closes on loan exit – will Everton turn attention back to Zouma?](https://readeverton.com/2019/08/21/rojo-closes-on-loan-exit-will-everton-turn-attention-back-to-zouma/)

![](https://media.readeverton.com/readeverton/2019/08/1139473971-300x300.jpg)

Marcos Rojo looks set to leave Manchester United before the transfer window closes, with Fenerbahce closing in.\
The former Everton transfer target … [Read More](https://readeverton.com/2019/08/21/rojo-closes-on-loan-exit-will-everton-turn-attention-back-to-zouma/)

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### [Fraser edges closer to loan move – Fan Reactions](https://readeverton.com/2019/08/21/fraser-edges-closer-to-loan-move-fan-reactions/)

![](https://media.readeverton.com/readeverton/2019/08/1141011569-300x300.jpg)

Several Everton fans have reacted to the reports that claim Fraser Hornby is close to completing a loan move to Belgium.\
We covered the story … [Read More](https://readeverton.com/2019/08/21/fraser-edges-closer-to-loan-move-fan-reactions/)

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### [Everton given potential injury boost – will Digne play against Villa?](https://readeverton.com/2019/08/21/everton-given-potential-injury-boost-will-digne-play-against-villa/)

![](https://media.readeverton.com/readeverton/2019/08/1168822118-300x300.jpg)

Lucas Digne has been pictured in training, as reported by Liverpool Echo, leading speculation that he could be passed fit for Friday's game … [Read More](https://readeverton.com/2019/08/21/everton-given-potential-injury-boost-will-digne-play-against-villa/)

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### ["Overrated" Neres slammed on Twitter – dodged bullet for Everton?](https://readeverton.com/2019/08/21/overrated-neres-slammed-on-twitter-dodged-bullet-for-everton/)

![](https://media.readeverton.com/readeverton/2019/08/1156825706-300x300.jpg)

Everton appear to have dodged a bullet in not signing Ajax forward David Neres, if the early season reactions from several Ajax fans are to be … [Read More](https://readeverton.com/2019/08/21/overrated-neres-slammed-on-twitter-dodged-bullet-for-everton/)

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