The Rumour Mill

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Niasse's Galatasaray move stalls over fee

02/08/2016   

Oumar Niasse's move to Galatasaray appears to have fallen through after the Turkish club found Everton's requested loan payments to be too high.

(a Haber)

Chelsea hand Everton ultimatum over Lukaku

02/08/2016   

The Londoners have apparently told Everton's hierarchy that their next bid for Romelu Lukaku will be their last and that they won't be back next year to try for the Belgian again.

Everton tracking Portuguese duo

01/08/2016   

In addition to their apparent interest in William Carvalho, Everton are also eyeing a move for midfielder Adrien Silva according to a report.

(Record via Sport Witness)

Fake: Everton in talks with potential new shirt sponsors

01/08/2016   

A story on the suspect Winner Sports website regarding mobile casino company Fruity King finalising a sponsorship deal with the club is almost certainly fake.

West Ham match Everton's interest in Gueye?

01/08/2016   

A report claiming Idrissa Gueye's proposed move to Everton is being held up by late interest from West Ham United is likely wide of the mark with ESPN FC saying the deal will be done within 24 hours.

Everton lodge £9m Fonte bid

31/07/2016   

The Blues have supposedly beaten Manchester United to the punch by opening the bidding for the Portuguese defender.

(Daily Record)

Chelsea up bid for Lukaku

31/07/2016   

Chelsea are "confident" of re-signing the Belgian according to reports, with the some English papers suggesting they have increased their offer to £60m and an Italian outlet claiming it's as high as £68m.

(Evening Standard)

Swansea deny deal with Everton over £10m Williams

30/07/2016   

The Mirror claim that Ashley Williams will become Ronald Koeman's second signing of the summer after Everton settled on a fee with the Swans for the defender.

(The Mirror)

Everton hold firm against low-ball bids for Stones and Lukaku

30/07/2016   

John Stones's proposed move to the Etihad Stadium has hit the buffers for now if a report suggesting Manchester City have issued Everton a take-it-or-leave it offer of £40m for the defender is true.

Everton turn to Koulibaly's team-mate to bolster defence

29/07/2016   

If you believe MailOnline, Ronald Koeman is targeting Anderlecht centre half Kara Mbodji as he seeks to add options to his defence.

(MailOnline)

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