The Rumour Mill

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Evans set for Goodison in £8m deal

16/07/2015   

Roberto Martinez has dismissed reports that have surfaced in a number of media outlets that Everton are set to sign Jonny Evans.

Long being courted by Burnley and Blackburn

14/07/2015   

Everton striker Chris Long could be set for a move to Burnley this summer, perhaps on a permanent basis, while he is also being linked with Blackburn.

Everton “consider” bid for Shaqiri

13/07/2015   

The Blues continue to be linked with Swiss forward Xherdan Shaqiri and are said to be weighing up a bid even though Schalke would seem to be favourites to land him.

(Gazzetta dello Sport via The Express)

Roberto, Vidic, Mirallas and McCarthy among Sunday stories

12/07/2015   

The ritual Sunday transfer nonsense has it that Tottenham are after both Kevin Mirallas and James McCarthy – incredibly with Aaron Lennon as part exchange in both deals! – while Everton remain in the frame for Sergi Roberto on loan.

Palace to reject Everton bid for Dann

07/07/2015   

Everton have lodged an £8m bid for Scott Dann but Crystal Palace "are likely" to reject it and demand twice that for a player who Alan Pardew says is a crucial member of the London side's defence.

(The Mirror)

Everton now linked with Wijnaldum

07/07/2015   

Georginio Wijnaldum is the latest midfielder to be linked with Everton this summer, with reports claiming Roberto Martinez "is ready to join the race" for the £15m-rated PSV player.

(The Mirror)

Everton linked with rising Anderlecht star

07/07/2015   

The Blues have reportedly joined Southampton in the race to sign 21-year-old attacking midfielder Dennis Praet.

(Daily Mail via Liverpool Echo)

Everton tracking Arsenal's Ospina

07/07/2015   

The arrival of Petr Cech at Arsenal has moved David Ospina down the pecking order and speculation in his native Colombia suggests Everton could be interested in giving him a new home.

(Colombia.com via Google Translate)

Four Championship clubs targeting Henen loan

07/07/2015   

Leeds United, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Bolton Wanderers and Derby County have all expressed an interest in taking Everton's new signing David Henen on loan this coming season.

Reported target Ogbonna set for West Ham

07/07/2015   

updated Though Roberto Martinez reportedly retained an interest in defender Angelo Ogbonna, the Italian looks set for a move to West Ham.

(Liverpool Echo)

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