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Barcelona trigger buy-back clause to re-sign Deulofeu

Gerard Deulofeu looks to be heading back to Barcelona on a two-year deal after the Spanish giants took up their option to buy him back from Everton

Everton announce Onyekuru deal

Everton have completed the signing of exciting striking prospect Henry Onyekuru from Eupen in Belgium for an officially undisclosed fee.

Spain lose to Germany in U21 Euros Final

Spain lost 1-0 to Germany in the Final of the U21 European Championships in Poland on Friday.

Everton announce Blackwell Global partnership

Everton have announced a partnership agreement with Blackwell Global, an international multi-award winning forex trading and brokerage service, making them the club's first Official Forex and Brokerage Partner.

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Why Manchester United' future may not be as bright as Everton'

Tom Roddy argues for Newsweek that while United have "the wealth to be able to spend £90 million on players like Paul Pogba ... for England, it is relying on the academies like Everton's to produce players to end the 50 years of hurt."

Everton looking to push Keane deal through

The Blues reportedly want a £25m move for Burnley defender Michael Keane wrapped up before pre-season starts.

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US viewers will need to pony up extra $50 this season

NBC Sports, the carrier of sole rights to stream and broadcast Premier League matches in the United States, are introducing a new subscription service for the upcoming season.

Onyekuru set for Anderlecht loan via Everton move

Hot Nigerian prospect Henry Onyekuru is set to sign for Everton and immediately be loaned out to Anderlecht for next season.

Deulofeu skippers Spain to U21s final

Gerard Deulofeu and prospective Everton signing Sandro booked their place in the final of the U21 European Championships this evening with a comfortable 3-1 win over 10-man Italy.

Penalty agony for Blues duo in U21 Euros semi

Mason Holgate and Jordan Pickford both played in England's U21 European Championship semi-final against Germany that ended in defeat on penalties.

• Newsweek: Why Manchester United’s future may not be as bright as Everton’s

Williams: Koeman wants to push us on

Ashley Williams has remarked on Ronald Koeman's intensity and high standards as he prepares for his second season under the Dutchman at Everton.

Reports: 'Everton close to deal for Bowler'

Everton are getting closer to securing QPR's teenage winger Josh Bowler according to the latest reports.

Walsh signs up top Scandinavian scout

Everton have reportedly lured another recruitment specialist away from Leicester City.

New official membership scheme means fans can 'get more everton'

Everton have introduced a new membership scheme for the 2017-18 season, replacing the Foreverton scheme with the Everton Official Membership.

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Everton 'school of science' offers salvation from school of hard knocks

Thanks to the auspices of Everton FC, as many as 150 youngsters – disruptive, disturbed, disillusioned, permanently excluded from school – are being given an opportunity to re-connect with education at the Everton Free School.

Conor McAleny joins Fleetwood Town

League One side Fleetwood Town have signed striker Conor McAleny on a three-year contract after he was released by Everton earlier this month.

Sandro announcement possibly a week away

A report in Spain suggests that no confirmation of Sandro's proposed move to Everton will be made until after the U21 European Championship finals.

England U21s beat Poland 3-0 at the Euros

Jordan Pickford and Mason Holgate played a key part of England's progression to the semi-finals of the U21 European Championships by beating hosts Poland 3-0.

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Liverpool 2022 claim no fears over track at new Everton stadium

Bolasie hopes to return before end of the year

Yannick Bolasie says that he feels his long-term knee injury could make him a better player and that he is hoping for the perfect Christmas present – a return to the pitch before 2018.

Sligo to Goodison Cycle Challenge Success

The hottest weekend of the year has seen 23 members from Everton’s Supporters’ Club network complete the ‘Sligo to Goodison Cycle Challenge’, raising almost £40,000 in aid of ‘Home Is Where the Heart Is’.

Meis talks up role of fan engagement

Dan Meis, the head of the California-based firm charged with designing Everton's new home at Bramley-Moore Dock, touched on the project briefly at an event in Cincinnati.

• Stadium architect keen to recognise Goodison Park history

U18 winger Danny Bramall signs 1-year contract

Winger Danny Bramall has put pen-to-paper on a one-year deal with the club as he looks to make the step up from the U18s to the U23s.

Deulofeu and Sandro put Spain U21s into semi-finals

Sandro Ramirez was on target as Spain secured a place in the semi-finals of the European U21 Championships in Poland.

England U21 hopes kept alive against Slovakia

England U21s came from behind after a poor first half to claim a vital 2-1 win that puts them top of the group heading into the final match against U21 Euros hosts Poland on Friday.

Everton secure Nathangelo Markelo from Holland

Everton have added Nathangelo Markelo, an exciting Netherlands U18 international, to the U23s setup from Dutch club, FC Volendam 019.

Everton announce Genk friendly

The club have added a trip to Belgium as part of their pre-season preparations in the Low Countries with a game against Genk on 22 July.

Sandro coy over proposed Everton move

Certain reliable elements among the British media may have reported that his transfer to Everton was effectively done but Sandro himself wasn't giving anything away today.

Deulofeu could be heading back to Barcelona

Gerard Deulofeu is set to return to his former club Barcelona, who will be activating their £10.5m buy-back clause, according to a reliable journalist.

Everton hope to announce Sandro transfer

Reports suggest that Sandro Ramirez could be unveiled as Everton's third signing of the summer within the next 48 hours as the club look to agree personal terms.

Deulofeu scores in Spain U21s romp

Gerard Deulofeu captained the side and reported new Everton signing Sandro started for Spain U21s in the European Championships match against Macedonia this evening.

Pickford's penalty save earns point for England U21s

Everton's new signing Jordan Pickford came to England U21s' rescue in their Group A game with Sweden in Kielce, Poland this evening.

Klaassen: I had a good feeling about Everton

The Blues' new £24m signing says that Everton was the only club he spoke to and he feels he will be right at home at Goodison Park.

Everton stadium at heart of city's Commonwealth Games bid

Everton's proposed new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock would be the designated athletics venue in Liverpool's bid to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Everton land Klaassen from Ajax

Dutch midfielder Davy Klaassen is an Everton player after he agreed personal terms with the club and a £24m move from Ajax.

Pickford confirmed as 'keeper signs five-year deal

Everton have completed the capture of Jordan Pickford in a record deal for an English goalkeeper that could be worth up to £30m.

• What they're saying about Pickford's big move

Jordan Pickford: What they say about Everton's new £30m 'keeper

A number of observers believe that if the 23-year-old fulfills his rich potential, then £30m could ultimately prove to be a bargain given the importance of the ‘keeper role.

Sligo to Goodison challenge – 48 hours to go

Tomorrow morning will see 23 members from Everton’s Supporters’ Club network travel to Ireland to take part in the Sligo to Goodison Cycle Challenge in aid of ‘Home Is Where The Heart Is’.

Everton handed stern test to start new season

Everton will kick off at home against Stoke but face Champions League opposition in the next five games to begin the 2017-18 campaign

Everton confirm FC Twente friendly

The Blues will take on the Dutch Eredivisie side on 19th July with a kick-off of 6pm BST.

Walsh heads Everton delegation on Milan trip

The club's director of football Steve Walsh was in Italy today meeting the heads of a number of clubs to discuss potential transfers

Odjidja-Ofoe blames interference for failed Goodison move

The man who so nearly signed for Everton feels his career path would have been very different had some not deliberately blocked his transfer in 2012.

Everton agree £30m deal for Pickford

Sunderland have accepted a fee of £22m with add-ons from Everton for goalkeeper Jordan Pickford that could take the final deal to £30m.

Groningen friendly is scrapped

Everton won't be playing FC Groningen next month after the club confirmed that arrangements could not be made with the local authorities.

Morgan Schneiderlin marries Camille Sold

Morgan Schneiderlin has married fiancée Camille Sold whom he met working in a shop in Manchester two years ago.

Ademola Lookman | 6 moments that changed my life

U20 World Cup winner Ademola Lookman talks about 6 moments that changed his life

Sandro flies in for Everton talks

Everton are back in the race to sign striker Sandro Ramirez from Malaga after he flew to Merseyside for talks this weekend.

Young Blues win U20 World Cup for England!

England and the band of Everton players who have been integral to their progress pulled off a tremendous U20 World Cup Final win thanks to Dominic Calvert-Lewin's first-half goal.

Kone and McAleny leave Everton

Strikers Arouna Koné and Conor McAleny head the list of names on the list of released players submitted by Everton to the Premier League today.

• Farewell, Arouna - We hardly knew you

Lookman on target as England U20s make World Cup final

Ademola Lookman scored again as England booked their place in the U20s World Cup final in South Korea today.

Lukaku has eyes on Everton departure

Romelu Lukaku says that he wants to remain in the Premier League but states that staying at Everton is "not an option" this summer.

Holgate gets U21 Euros call-up for England

Mason Holgate will join the England Under-21s squad for the upcoming European Championships in Poland later this month.

England U20s beat Mexico

England and their Everton contingent are into the semi-finals of the Under-20 World Cup thanks to a 1-0 win over Mexico.

Walsh: The planning never stops

Steve Walsh says that he has consulted with Ronald Koeman over Everton's potential transfer targets this summer as their rebuilding efforts continue

Season tickets sell out in record time

Everton have already sold every available season ticket for 2017-18, the club have announced.

Shane Lavery signs a one-year contract

18-year-old Shane Lavery has signed a one year professional contract with Everton.

Everton share in Premier League revenue bonanza

Everton's merit and broadcast payments have swelled by almost £45m this season thanks to the bumper domestic and overseas TV deals

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Inside Everton's efforts to become a Premier League giant

An article in the US daily paper USA Today profiles Everton and the club's quest to rejoin England's elite.

Everton ranked in KPMG's top 20

Everton are listed as 17th in auditing firm KPMG's new ranking of football's 32 most valuable clubs.

Raiola expects Lukaku inquiries

Romelu Lukaku's agent says that the striker was promised he could leave Everton under the right conditions this summer but there is nothing imminent

Lookman sends England into U20 World Cup quarter-finals

The Everton forward netted twice as England overcame Costa Rica and progressed to the last eight of the tournament in South Korea.

Koeman takes on Football Manager creator

USM Finch Farm played host to a virtual football match with a difference recently, as Ronald Koeman took on Football Manager creator, and lifelong Evertonian, Paul Collyer in a head-to-head clash on the world’s most popular football management simulation game

No confirmation of Netherlands friendlies

The Blues were apparently set to play friendlies against Zwolle, Twente and Groningen in July but the club insist nothing is yet set in stone

Jeff Stelling calls on Blues to support his march to Goodison

Evertonians are being encouraged to support TV presenter Jeff Stelling on Wednesday 7 June, as the intrepid Soccer Saturday host arrives at Goodison as part of his fundraising campaign for Prostate Cancer UK.

Deulofeu in limbo after leaving AC Milan

Gerard Deulofeu is set to return to Finch Farm when pre-season training resumes but his future is uncertain following the end of his loan spell in Serie A.

Brendan Galloway on life at West Brom

Galloway talks about his difficult season-long loan spell at West Brom.

Jack Kiersey, U18s Player of the Year, signs 1-year deal

Jack Kiersey has signed his first professional contract with Everton Football Club.

England U20s beat hosts South Korea

England's last group game at the U20 World Cup was a 1-0 win against high-flying hosts South Korea in Suwon, Kieran Dowell scoring of a fine set-up by Jonjoe Kenny.

Dowell fires England into last 16 of U20 World Cup

Everton U23s winger Kieran Dowell scored the only goal as England progressed to the next round of the Under-20 World Cup in South Korea.

Tanzania friendly date set

Everton's exhibition game in Tanzania will take place on 13 July, the club have announced.

Koeman eyes productivity as recruitment drive beckons

Ronald Koeman says that Everton should be much stronger at the end of the transfer window if the club are able to get ‘good business' done

Reports: Everton in talks with Martina

Cuco Martina could become a Toffees player after all with reports suggesting that the club are started negotiations with the Southampton defender.

Robles to assess Blues role this summer

Joel Robles admits he is unsure of his future at Everton as he enters the final year of his contract with the club.

Niasse returns to Everton from Hull

Hull City have elected not to sign Oumar Niasse on a permanent basis, at least for now.

Hewelt signs two-year contract extension

Mateusz Hewelt is the latest player to have extended his stay at Everton by agreeing a new deal until 2019

Contract extensions for three U23 players

Everton have extended contracts for Courtney Duffus, Gethin Jones and Calum Dyson for at least another 12 months

Koeman: Blues won't be 100% ready for Europa League kick-off

Ronald Koeman accepts that Everton's early start to their European campaign will make it impossible for his players to be fully prepared in time.

England U20s draw with Guinea

England could only manage a 1-1 draw against Guinea in second game of their U20 World Cup campaign, after a freak own-goal denied them victory.

Blues enter period of limbo over Barkley's future

The first day following the end of the 2016-17 season offered no clarity regarding the player's contract situation

• Koeman not confident Barkley will sign

Everton sign analyst from Forest Green Rovers

Everton have acquired performance analyst, Charlie Reeves, from League Two newcomers, Forest Green Rovers.

Broadhead pens new Everton deal

The young striker has agreed terms on a three-year contract

10-man Gunners coast to victory

The petering out of Everton's season concluded at the Emirates as Arsenal ran out 3-1 victors despite playing more than 75 minutes a man down.

• Matchday updates and reaction

Arsenal vs Everton

Everton bring the curtain down on 2017-18 with a trip to face Arsenal in a game that could have a large bearing on the European picture

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Calvert-Lewin on target for England U20s

Dominic Calvert-Lewin was on target as Everton's youngsters were instrumental in England Under-20s' 3-0 World Cup win over Argentina.

Koeman not confident Barkley will sign

Ronald Koeman has admitted he is not confident that Ross Barkley will sign the new contract Everton have offered him.

Bolasie looking to the next phase of his recovery

The Congolese forward, who reveals his aim is to return to action ahead of schedule, could be jogging again by the end of the month

Lukaku faces challenge as Kane scores 4

Romelu Lukaku will have his work cut out to secure this season's Premier League Golden Boot after Harry Kane scored 4 in Spurs' 6-1 destruction of Leicester City.

New Kit revealed for 2017-18 Season

Everton have revealed the new kit range from Umbro for their 2017-18 Premier League campaign

McCarthy selected for Ireland Squad

James McCarthy has been selected for Ireland despite being out injured for the past two months

Merit Money: £26.6m for 7th Place

Everton will earn £26.6m in so-called 'merit money' from the Premier League, based on finishing 7th

Record-breaking new shirt sponsor: SportPesa

Everton have announced a new five-year shirt sponsorship deal with online gaming giant SportPesa that will replace Chang.

Barkley strike gets Blues back to winning ways

Ross Barkley scored the only goal as Everton signed off their home fixtures for 2016-17 with victory over Watford.

• Matchday updates and discussion

Mirallas's new deal is confirmed

Kevin Mirallas has put pen to paper on a new three-year contract that ties him to Everton until 2020.

Koeman pleased with 'fantastic' home record

Ronald Koeman admitted that he wanted more from his side against Watford today but expressed his satisfaction with Everton's best home record for 27 years

Everton vs Watford

Everton's penultimate game of the 2016-17 season sees them face Watford this evening in what will be the last game of the campaign at Goodison Park.

Elstone restates funding commitment for Bramley-Moore Dock

Robert Elstone has reaffirmed that the club will pay for their proposed new stadium, one he promises will 'as atmospheric and intense as Goodison Park'

Koeman stands firm on Barkley's future

Ronald Koeman has reiterated his stance that Ross Barkley needs to sign a new contract with Everton or be sold this summer.

No movement on Barkley contract

Everton appear no closer to resolving Barkley's future, with reports suggesting that the situation could drag on longer than Ronald Koeman would like.

Everton's 2017-18 season to kick off in late July

Confirmation that the Blues will finish in seventh place means that their Europa League campaign will get underway in the week of 27th July.

Funes Mori on schedule for pre-season return

Ramiro Funes Mori's rehabilitation from knee surgery has him on track to be fit again in time for pre-season.