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Familiar frailties dog Everton in dismal defeat at Bournemouth

Everton’s away woes continued with another shoddy defensive performance on their travels that condemned them to a 3-1 defeat at the Vitality Stadium.

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Bournemouth vs Everton

Everton are on the south coast this weekend to face Bournemouth as the Premier League programme resumes following the first international break of the season.

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Richarlison has fonder memories to cherish

Ahead of the Bournemouth game, Marco Silva wants Richarlison to remember the first time he visited the Vitality Stadium – and scored a vital goal in a 2-0 win — for Watford.

U18s smash TEN past Sunderland

Everton Under-18s were really in the mood at Finch Farm today, smashing 10 goals past Sunderland.

If You Know Your History 5k Run

Everton in the Community has partnered with race organisers BTR Liverpool to host the city’s first-ever Everton-themed 5k run.

Mina fined over betting advert

Yerry Mina has been fined £10,000 and warned over his future conduct after accepting a misconduct charge in relation to a breach of FA betting rules.

Keane atones for early error in goalfest against Kosovo

Michael Keane and Jordan Pickford had an eventful evening down on the south coast as England prevailed 5-3 over Kosovo at St Mary’s Stadium.

Kean on target in Italy U21s' rout of Luxembourg

Moise Kean scored a penalty during his 45 minutes of action for Italy Under-21s this evening while Cenk Tosun struck twice for Turkey's senior side.

‘Outstanding’ Davies helps Under-21s to another win

Tom Davies played the full 90 again for England Under-21s this evening and helped Aidy Boothroyd’s side to a 2-0 win over Kosovo

New hotel planned near Bramley-Moore Dock

A planning application has been submitted for a new 8-storey hotel, which would be located just next to Sandhills station — the closest on the Merseyrail network to Everton's planned new home at Bramley-Moore Dock.

Blues duo play as England saunter to win over Bulgaria

Jordan Pickford and Michael Keane both played the full 90 minutes for England as they beat Bulgaria 4-0 at Wembley

Richarlison and Mina head-to-head in Miami

Brazil and Colombia met in an international friendly in Miami this evening with Everton stars Richarlison and Yerry Mina in the starting line-ups for their respective countries.

Everton Women drop the 'Ladies' tag

Everton's women's team will no longer be referred to as Everton Ladies and will instead be known simply as Everton.

Davies captains England U21s to victory

Tom Davies wore the skipper's armband and played the full 90 minutes as England U21s come back from a goal down to beat Turkey in their first match of 2021 European Championship qualifying.

Keane aims to keep improving

Michael Keane believes he will only get better as a defender for club and country now that he has a settled role in what is a more stable Everton team than when he first arrived.

Bolasie joins Sporting on loan

Yannick Bolasie's search for a club for this season has ended in Lisbon after he agreed a deal with Sporting on loan.

Everton hold their nerve to win gripper against Wolves

Everton stretched their winning sequence at home to six games as they edged Wolves in a pulsating encounter at Goodison Park thanks to Richarlison’s terrific header

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Man City too strong for U18s

After their enterprising goal spree last weekend, Everton U18s were brought back down to earth at the City Academy

Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Boosted by a job successfully done in the second round of the Carabao Cup, Everton return to Premier League action on Sunday with the visit of Wolves

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U23s Smash eight past Southampton

Everton Under-23s produced a devastating exhibition of attacking football to beat Southampton 8-2 in a remarkable Premier League 2 clash on Friday night.

Mirallas leaves Everton for Antwerp

Kevin Mirallas has joined Royal Antwerp in a permanent deal, ending a seven-year association with Everton.

Connolly joins Lincoln

Callum Connolly has secured another loan opportunity by signing for last night's League Cup opponents Lincoln City until the end of the season.

Everton hold off spirited Lincoln challenge

Everton recovered from the worst possible start at Sincil Bank to eventually see off the League One Imps thanks in part to Alex Iwobi's first goal for the club.

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Everton draw Wednesday in the next round of the Carabao Cup

Everton must travel to Hillsborough in the third round of the League Cup following this evening's draw.

Silva pleased with Everton's attitude against Lincoln

Marco Silva was impressed by his players' personality and professionalism in their 4-2 victory over Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup this evening.

Lincoln City vs Everton

Everton are in Carabao Cup action this evening as they travel to Lincoln City looking to redeem themselves somewhat for Friday’s dispiriting defeat at Aston Villa.

U21s edge Mansfield Town on penalties

An Everton U21 side opened their EFL Trophy campaign on Tuesday night with a bonus point against Mansfield Town after winning on penalties.

Gbamin facing extended lay-off

Updated Everton fear that Jean-Philippe Gbamin will be out for up to three months after suffering a serious thigh injury in training.

Hornby secures Belgium loan move

Everton have confirmed that Under-23 striker Fraser Hornby has joined Belgian side KV Kortrijk on loan for the remainder of the season.

Lössl a doubt for League Cup trip to Lincoln

Everton are hopeful that Jonas Lössl will recover in time from a calf problem to be in contention for a starting role against Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening.

7-3 goalfest for the U18s

West Brom, who were beaten 10-0 last season by Everton U18s, did better this time in the share of goals: they only lost 7-3 this time.

Missed chances cost sluggish Everton at Villa Park

Everton passed up the chance to temporarily take top spot in the Premier League for the first time in 12 years as they were beaten 2-0 by a spirited Aston Villa

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Silva: Not the best display but we deserved more

Marco Silva admitted that his side didn’t play especially well at Villa Park but argued they didn’t deserve to lose given the chances they created.

U23s score late to draw 2-2 at The Emirates

Anthony Gordon scored late on to rescue a point for Everton at the Emirates.

Everton launch new third strip

Everton have revealed the club’s third kit for the 2019-20 season, a navy blue number with lighter blue detailing.

Calvert-Lewin accepts responsibility of being Everton No 9

Dominic Calvert-Lewin says that it is an honour not a burden to wear the iconic No 9 jersey at Everton.

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Aston Villa vs Everton

Everton travel to Aston Villa tomorrow night with top spot in the Premier league beckoning, if only for a few hours.

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Moise Kean: How did Everton land deal for superstar youngster?

Phil McNulty explains how the Toffees secured the signature of one of Europe's brightest young talents, and why former PSV director of football Brands is central to an effective recruitment process.

Fixtures announced for renamed EFL Trophy

Fixture dates for Everton Academy’s group stage matches in the newly named Leasing.com Trophy have been announced.

Everton U18s in Group C of PL Cup

Everton Under-18s have been drawn in Group C of the PL Cup alongside Sunderland, Norwich and Fulham.

Everton’s youngest Season Ticket Member attends first game at Goodison

Four-month-old Freddie attended his first game at Goodison Park this weekend – as the Club’s youngest Season Ticket Member for 2019/20.

Silva hopeful regarding Digne's injury

Marco Silva has hinted that his decision to substitute Lucas Digne in the second half of Saturday’s win over Watford was more of a precautionary measure.

Everton U19s come 3rd in the Otten Cup

An Under-19 side representing Everton headed Group A of the Otten Cup in Amsterdam at the weekend against some well known clubs and got as far as the semi-finals.

U23s goalless again at Wolves

Everton U23s failed to score for their second PL2 fixture as Nico Hansen kept Wolves at bay

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Bernard strike the difference as Everton edge Watford

Everton ground out an important victory in their first home game of the 2019-20 season thanks to Bernard’s early strike.

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Mickey Thomas: ‘They say the chemo may save me but it feels like it kills me'

The former Everton winger describes his fight against cancer.

Silva: No doubts that 'mature' Everton will improve

Marco Silva says he is sure that Everton will play better this season than they did against Watford today but he was pleased that his side were able to see out an important victory.

Everton vs Watford

Everton kick off their home programme of Premier League fixtures for the new season with the visit to Goodison Park of Watford

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Digne: We're building something at Everton

The Frenchman says with fresh competition in the squad, the Blues can improve on last season’s eighth-place finish if they can get off to a strong start.

Brands confident in Silva's ability to hone Blues squad

Marcel Brands has spoken of his faith in the manager's ability to get the best out of each player they bring into the club.

The People’s Project consultation visits Goodison Park for Watford Clash

Evertonians will get the chance to take a virtual reality (VR) tour of the Club’s proposed new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock before the Blues’ opening home fixture of the Premier League season with Watford at Goodison Park on Saturday 17 August.

Loan Watch: Virginia's baptism of fire at Reading

Joao Virginia's loan spell at Reding has got off to a pretty rocky start with two defeats in their opening Championship games.

Brands happy with Everton's summer business

Marcel Brands says that he is satisfied with Everton’s work in the summer transfer window as he strikes all the right notes about ambition weighed against financial prudence

Iwobi: Everton offer was too good to turn down

Alex Iwobi says that he was lured to Everton by Marcel Brands and Marco Silva who promised him that there was a place for him at Goodison Park.

Everton rematch with Lincoln selected for TV

Everton and Lincoln City will meet in cup competition for the second season running following the Carabao Cup draw.

Onyekuru completes Monaco switch

Everton have sold Henry Onyekuru to AS Monaco for a fee that is officially undisclosed but is reported to be €13.5m, rising to €15m depending on appearances.

U23s draw with Leicester City

Everton Under-23s opened their defence of the Premier League 2 title with a drawn game against Leicester City in Southport tonight.

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Gbamin: I need to be faster

Jean-Philippe Gbamin has acknowledged that it will take him a little time to adapt to the speed and intensity of the Premier League after making his debut in Saturday’s goalless draw at Crystal Palace.

New season begins with frustrating draw

Everton and Palace ground out their second goalless encounter of the calendar year and the Blues will be ruing another two points that got away despite Morgan Schneiderlin's dismissal

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U18s beat Champions Derby County

Everton Under-18s kicked off their 2019-20 U18 Premier League (North) campaign with a fine win over reigning champions Derby County at USM Finch Farm on Saturday.

Silva hopeful over Gomes's prognosis

Marco Silva says that he and his team are hoping that André Gomes didn’t suffer any serious injury during today’s goalless draw with Crystal Palace.

Crystal Palace vs Everton

Everton’s 2019-20 campaign kicks off at Selhurst Park this weekend in the aftermath of the Blues' attempts to sign Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace

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Silva: Lack of defensive cover is a risk but I will manage

Marco Silva has tasked himself with mitigating what he admits was a risk by Everton not to sign another centre half this summer by getting the best out of the personnel at this disposal.

Moise Kean: Everton's latest striking sensation?

The Incognito Football blog offers some thoughts on what the 19-year-old striker might bring to Goodison following his move from Juventus

Silva vows to keep Schneiderlin at Everton this month

Marco Silva has ruled out any move away from Everton for Morgan Schneiderlin as he takes stock of his squad following the closure of the transfer window.

Everton confirm squad numbers for 2019-20

Richarlison, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Michael Keane are the main changes to last season while newcomers Alex Iwobi and Djibril Sidibé take 17 and 19 respectively.

SportPesa forced to cancel Africa-based sport sponsorship

SportPesa, the Kenya-based betting firm that is Everton FC's primary shirt sponsor, has announced that it is cancelling all sports sponsorships due to regulatory clampdowns in Africa.

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Alex Iwobi's movement and link play essential to Arsenal's rebuilding process

This article by Michael Cox outlines why Iwobi doesn't fit any traditional role and highlights the importance of his contributions in combination with Arsenal's full-backs under Unai Emery last season

Everton land Iwobi in £28m deal

Everton have secured the capture of Alex Iwobi from Arsenal in an eleventh-hour deal just prior to the closure of the transfer window.

Transfer Deadline Day

Everton have been foiled in their attempts to sign Wilfried Zaha but agreed a deal with Arsenal for Alex Iwobi.

Sheffield United sign Besic on loan

Muhamed Besic has gone out on loan again, this time to newly-promoted Sheffield United who will give him the opportunity to once more play in the Premier League.

Pennington joins Hull on loan

Matthew Pennington has signed for Hull City on loan for the season.

Deal for Rojo stalls over fee

Everton's bid to sign Marcos Rojo has been called off with Sky Sports News reporting that the Toffees were reluctant to meet Manchester United's asking price.

Sidibé joins Everton on loan

Everton have finalised a deal to bring Djibril Sidibé in on a season-long loan from AS Monaco.

Palace seal cut-price deal for McCarthy

Crystal Palace have concluded a deadline-beating deal for James McCarthy that sees the Ireland international leave Everton after six years with the club.

Fresh Everton bid expected after Zaha submits transfer request

Everton have reportedly had another enormous bid for Wilfried Zaha knocked back by Crystal Palace which has prompted the forward to officially ask for a transfer from Selhurst Park.

Big Club Survey: Everton still banging their head on the glass ceiling

Everton fans rightly argue that their rich history entitles them to be classed as a big club, but how does that translate into the modern era?

Everton Ladies sign up Lil-Lets as official supporter

Everton Ladies has partnered with feminine hygiene brand Lil-Lets for the 2019-20 season.

Go behind the scenes at Goodison with new-look stadium tours

Everton fans taking the 2019-20 Goodison Park tour will be among the first to walk down the stadium’s refurbished tunnel and view updated changing rooms and lounges.

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Everton FC: Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium

Now that the preliminary designs have been made public and the next phase of the consultation is underway, the architect behind the Blues' proposed new stadium provides his brief thoughts on the complexity of the build and the other unique challenges that Bramley-Moore Dock presents.

Kean vows to prove himself at Everton

The teenager says he is ready to bring the experience he has gained from playing at Juventus so he can repay Everton and the fans for the warm welcome he has received

Gbamin targets Europe as he looks ahead to maiden season with Everton

The 23-year-old spoke of how well he is settling into his new surroundings following his £23m transfer from Mainz during his first press official press conference

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Rooney to join Derby County as player/coach

Former Everton forward Wayne Rooney will join Derby County in a player/coach role next January.

Everton's PL International Cup opponents announced

Everton Under-23s have been grouped with Swansea City, FC Porto and Marcel Brands’s former club, PSV Eindhoven, in the 2019-20 Premier League International Cup.

Second Everton offer for Doucouré knocked back

Everton have had a follow-up bid of €40m for Abdoulaye Doucouré rejected by Watford who remain adamant the midfielder isn’t for sale.

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Remember the Name: Moise Kean

Everton's new signing, Moise Kean, in his own words during his Juventus days about his upbringing and hard-knocks football education in Asti.

Kean completes Everton move from Juventus

Everton have successfully landed exciting Italian striker Moise Kean from Juventus in a £25.1m deal.

Still no goals for hapless Everton attack

Everton's 7th and final pre-season test in Germany against Bundesliga side Werder Bremen ended goalless.

U23s defeat Wigan Athletic in last pre-season friendly

Everton under-23s beat a Wigan Athletic development side 3-1.

Broadhead goes out on loan

Burton Albion have signed Everton U23 forward Nathan Broadhead on loan for the coming season.

Gbamin seals £23m Everton move

Updated Everton have tied up the £23m transfer of Jean-Philippe Gbamin after the Mainz midfielder flew in to undergo a medical.

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Premier League 2019‑20 preview No 8: Everton

The Guardian's preview of Everton's season says Marco Silva has foundations to build on after some shrewd signings and they should be aiming for Europa League qualification.

West Ham game now a lunchtime kick-off

Everton have announced the Premier League clash with West Ham United has been brought forward for live TV broadcast.

Williams leaves for Wigan

Everton Under-23 midfielder Joe Williams has joined Wigan Athletic after the Blues let him go in a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee.

U23s match at Bamber Bridge called off

Everton Under-23s were set to play Northern Premier League side Bamber Bridge tonight but the game has been cancelled.

Kean's move to Everton imminent

Everton are set to land Italian striker Moise Kean from Juventus in a £29m deal according to reports.

Gueye sold to PSG

Idrissa Gueye’s spell with Everton is over after he completed the formalities on a £29m move to Paris Saint-Germain.

Everton may need to sign five players

Marco Silva says Everton may need to sign five more players before deadline day if the club are to do “better than last season”.

U23s win at Rhyl

Everton Under-23s continued their pre-season preparations with a 3-0 victory at Cymru North side Rhyl on Saturday afternoon.

Everton lose both Opel Cup games

Everton lost to Seville and then Mainz in a double-header pre-season mini-tournament for the Opel Cup.

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Woods and Harris leave the Everton Board

The Club have announced that Jon Woods and Deputy Chairman Keith Harris are leaving the Board of Directors.

Everton release first images of new stadium

The first visuals of Everton's new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock were unveiled at a special presentation on the eve of the second phase of its public consultation.

RB Leipzig complete signing of Ademola Lookman

Ademola Lookman has completed a permanent move to Bundesliga side RB Leipzig from Everton for an undisclosed fee.

Blues run out at Wigan ends goalless

Everton's pre-season preparations continued this evening with a trip to the DW Stadium to play Wigan Atheltic.

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Mina charged by FA for appearing in betting advert

Yerry Mina has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association for an alleged breach of betting regulations, the Everton defender having appeared in an advert for a gambling company.

Everton reveal away kit for 2019-20

Everton will be in salmon pink again when they wear their away colours this season after the club and Umbro unveiled the new second strip.

U23s pre-season win at Chorley

Everton Under-23s scored two second-half goals to earn a 2-0 win at National League Chorley in their third pre-season friendly on Tuesday night.

Sambou signs for Fortuna Sittard

Ex-Everton U23 striker Bassala Sambou has completed a move to Dutch club Fortuna Sittard after his Everton contract expired.

Reports: Lookman close to Leipzig move

Updated Red Bull Leipzig are on the verge of competing the long-awaited transfer of Ademola Lookman from Everton for an initial £16m according to reports.

Talk of Zouma transfer request played down

Reports that Kurt Zouma is to hand in a transfer request in order to force a move from Chelsea to Everton have been quashed by Sky.

Tough match for U23s vs Morecambe

Morecambe were a little too tough of a test for Everton's U23s, winning this pre-season friendly by a score of 3-1.

Gueye denied Afcon glory by Algeria

Idrissa Gueye and Senegal fell at the last hurdle in the Africa Cup of Nations, losing 1-0 to Algeria in the final.

Coleman header wins friendly against Monaco

Everton's Swiss pre-season sojourn wrapped up with a win against AS Monaco at Stad Saint-Marc.

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How gambling giant SportPesa made waves in Africa – and Premier League

Renowned for his journalism of the shadier side of football financing – although strangely remiss when it comes to Liverpool's sponsors, Standard Charter, and their controversial dealings – David Conn takes aim at Everton's Kenya-based sponsors.

Lampard: 'I want Zouma at Chelsea'

Frank Lampard has signalled his desire to keep Kurt Zouma at Stamford Bridge this season as Everton try to sign the defender on a full-time basis.

Bowler goes on loan with a new contract

Josh Bowler has signed a 1-year contract extension with Everton and agreed to a season-long loan with Championship team Hull City.

Fratelli Beretta and USM Holdings expand commercial partnership deals with Everton

Italian food giant Fratelli Beretta and USM Holdings have expanded their commercial partnership contracts with Everton FC.

Robinson joins Wigan

Antonee Robinson's move to Wigan Athletic for an undisclosed fee has been confirmed.

Everton to pitch docks regeneration to MPs

Representatives from Everton FC will travel to London this week to present their proposal to build a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock to the House of Commons.

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Jonjoe Kenny: Hoping for more gametime

Jonjoe Kenny made his Schalke debut in yesterday’s 2-2 friendly draw in Wattenscheid, coming on for the last 15 minutes.

Blues announce Delph signing

Everton have completed the signing of Fabian Delph from Manchester City in a deal initially worth £8.5m pounds.

Gueye into Afcon final as Onyekuru and Nigeria crash out

Idrissa Gueye and Senegal will contest the final of the Africa Cup of Nations against Algeria on Friday after edging Tunisia in extra time.

No goals in first Swiss pre-season run-out

Everton played their second pre-season friendly against FC Sion in Stade Saint-Marc, the home of FC Bagnés in Le Châble.

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Tarashaj heads to the Eredivisie with Emmen

Shani Tarashaj will see out the remainder of his Everton contract in the Netherlands after signing for FC Emmen.

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Jonjoe Kenny: 2018-19 scout report

This summer, Jonjoe Kenny completed a loan move to FC Schalke 04. This tactical analysis and scout report looks at Kenny’s performances up until this point, and what he can bring to Schalke.

Reports: Everton 'closing in' on Delph signing

Everton are close to securing Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph in a deal worth between £8m and £10m according to reports.

Garbutt joins Ipswich

Luke Garbutt has made what will likely be his final loan move before his Everton contract expires by joining Ipswich Town for the season.

Dowell and Virginia make loan moves

Kieran Dowell has made a season-long loan to Championship side Derby County while joined João Virginia has signed for Reading, also on loan.

Adedoyin makes temporary Hamilton move

Korede Adedoyin has joined Hamilton Academical on loan for the coming season.

First-team squad flies out to Switzerland

A more recognizable Everton first-team squad flew out to Switzerland today for a 9-day training camp that sees them play pre-season friendlies against Sion and Monaco.

U23s lose to Swindon in Spain

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Gueye fires Senegal into the semi-finals

Idrissa Gueye scored the only goal as Senegal progressed to the last four of the Africa Cup of Nations this evening.

Pro contract for U18s captain Einar Iversen

Captain of the Everton U18 side, Einar Iversen, who is a Norway Under-21 midfielder, has signed his first professional contract.

Richarlison rounds off Brazil's Copa America triumph

Richarlison came on as a substitute for the last quarter of an hour against Peru in Rio this evening and scored a late penalty to seal the trophy for the hosts.

3-year contract for Mackenzie Hunt

Under-18s midfielder Mackenzie Hunt has signed a 3-year contract with Everton until the end of June 2022.

Kariobangi Sharks 1 - 1 Everton (4 - 3 on Penalties)

Everton played their first friendly on the 2019 pre-season schedule when they took on Kariobangi Sharks to contest the SportPesa Trophy.

Silva 'hopeful' over Zouma situation

Marco Silva says that he is hopeful regarding Everton's chances of signing Kurt Zouma this summer but stressed the club has back-up options in mind.

Korede Adedoyin is next to sign new contract

Everton U18 winger Korede Adedoyin has signed his first professional contract for the club.

One-year contract for Kieran Phillips

Another Everton Academy scholar, striker Kieran Phillips, has signed his first professional contract with Everton, agreeing a one-year deal until the end of June 2020.

Gueye into last eight at Afcon with Senegal

Senegal have progressed to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations this evening thanks to a 1-0 win over Uganda.

Hansen and Anderson agree pro contracts

Under-18s goalkeeper Nicolas Hansen and defender Joe Anderson have signed their first professional contracts with Everton

Michael Collins is picked up by Sunderland

Everton Academy defender Michael Collins has been picked up by Sunderland to play for their Under-23 side.

Gomes opens up on signing for Everton

Andre Gomes gave his first full interview to the television media today and spoke of how it was love at first sight for him at Everton

Four games selected for TV broadcast

The fixture changes to the first couple of months of the new season due to broadcast by Sky Sports have been announced.

Jagielka makes Blades return

Phil Jagielka has rejoined Sheffield United following his release from Everton.

Everton launch 2019-20 home kit

Everton's new home strip was officially unveiled this morning and will be worn by the team for the first time in Nairobi this Sunday.

Ramirez joins Valladolid on loan

Striker Sandro Ramirez is to make another temporary move back to Spain with Valladolid.

Galloway signs for Luton

Brendan Galloway has joined Luton Town on a free transfer it has now been confirmed.

Richarlison watches on as Brazil progress to Copa final

Richarlison was an unused substitute as Brazil moved on to the final of the Copa America with a 2-0 win over Argentina.

Pre-season training starts with half a squad

A cadre of Everton players returned to Finch Farm this morning to begin pre-season training for the new campaign that kicks off at Crystal Palance on 10 August.

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Everton launch revamped Official Membership scheme

Everton’s Official Membership scheme has been relaunched – giving fans the chance to enjoy a wide range of benefits throughout the 2019-20 season.

Kiersey joins Walsall

Jack Kiersey has been picked up by Walsall on a short-term deal.