Season 2016-17
The Rumour Mill
Speculation, conjecture, whisperings, half-truths and outright nonsense. Disclaimer
Sunderland knock back fresh approach for Koné
30/08/2016  David Moyes is digging his heels in at the Stadium of Light over Lamine Koné after a second bid was reportedly lodged by Everton for the Ivorian defender.
Mayor drops further hints about Everton stadium progress
29/08/2016  As rumours gather pace that an announcement could be forthcoming regarding progress on a docklands site for Everton's new ground, Joe Anderson appears to have dropped a sizeable and related hint on Twitter.
Blues up bids for Brahimi and Gabbiadini
28/08/2016  As the transfer deadline approaches, the Blues continue to be linked with two more forward players but were unlikely to secure either with their initial offers if reports are to be believed.
Everton lead chase for 'England-bound' Brahimi
26/08/2016  That's the claim made by Portuguese newspaper A Bola who say that FC Porto are looking for upwards of €40m for the Algerian international.
Gabbiadini move on as agent flies in for talks?
25/08/2016  Everton's reported interest in Manolo Gabbiadini could have some substance if a claim made in Italy is correct.
(Mediaset Premium via TuttoNapoli)
Rodgers targets ambitious loan move for McCarthy
25/08/2016  Brendan Rodgers wants to bolster his club's Champions League prospects by signing James McCarthy but wants to try and get away with only signing him on loan, according to a report.
(Scottish Daily Mail)
Arsenal to grab Lucas Perez from under Everton's noses
25/08/2016  Reports in Spain suggest that The Emirates Stadium and not Goodison Park will be the destination for Deportivo La Coruña striker, Lucas Perez.
Saints fullback emerges as latest Koeman target
23/08/2016  Ronald Koeman is reportedly close to signing cover at right back for Seamus Coleman in the form of Cuco Martina.
(Liverpool Echo)
Balotelli used as betting market bait
23/08/2016  Mario Balotelli is being linked with a move to Everton in what looks like orchestrated transfer speculation to fuel betting ahead of the transfer deadline.
Everton could let Ledson go
23/08/2016  Ryan Ledson could be allowed to leave the Blues this summer as he looks to make the step up to regular first-team football.
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