News Archive – 6

Pickford advances to the last eight again with England

Jordan Pickford and England are through to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 thanks to a stunning Jude Bellingham equaliser in stoppage time and Harry Kane's winner.

‘Everton FC in Everton’ Heritage Day

An ‘Everton FC in Everton’ Day will unfold this Saturday, 29 June, at the historic Prince Rupert's Tower featured on the club crest.

• Full article by Ken Rogers at Everton Heritage Society

Atalanta seal £11m Godfrey transfer

Ben Godfrey has left Everton it has now been confirmed after Atalanta had an improved offer of £11m accepted by the Blues for the defender.

U21s full-back Dixon signs new Everton deal

Promising young right-back, Roman Dixon, has committed his future to Everton by putting pen to paper on a fresh contract that ties him to the Blues until 2027.

Mykolenko forced off again with injury as Ukraine bow out

Ukraine's Euro 2024 campaign is over and Vitalii Mykolenko remains an injury concern ahead of Everton's 2024-25 season after he was forced to withdraw again from action for his country.

🎙ToffeeWeb Podcast: 'The Poster Boys for Bending the Rules'

Adam, Paul and Lyndon on a flurry of June transfer activity at Everton, the speculation around Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Beto and Ben Godfrey, and potential new signing Ililman Ndiaye

Ashley Young signs on for another year

Ashley Young has agreed a 1-year extension to his contract with Everton

🎙Podcast Special: FAB Nominee Paul McMonnies

Pablo joins the podcast again to discuss his work with the Everton Fan Advisory Board over the past 12 months and his candidacy for another year on the representative body.

Pickford sets new tournament record in another lifeless England draw

Jordan Pickford recorded his 11th clean sheet at a major tournament as England slogged their way to a goalless draw with Slovenia in their final Group C game at Euro 2024.

Harrison returns for second season-long loan

Everton have re-signed Jack Harrison on loan from Leeds United, the Club have confirmed.

Friedkin Group cover Everton debt to MSP Sports Capital as part of takeover negotiations

The Friedkin Group has already paid off the £158m loan from MSP Sports Capital as part of the exclusivity they have been granted for negotiations with Everton's majority shareholder, Farhad Moshiri.

Everton Academy player Aaron Epia signs for Newcastle

The Geordies are reporting that a former prodigy of the Everton Academy, 16-year-old centre-back Aaron Epia, has now joined Newcastle United.

Newcastle end talks over potential Calvert-Lewin deal

Newcastle United appeared to have followed up on their long-standing interest in Dominic Calvert-Lewin but reports now say that they have called off their pursuit of the Everton player.

Everton confirm Iroegbunam as first summer signing

Tim Iroegbunam has become the first incoming signing of Everton's close season following confirmation that a 3-year deal has been agreed after his transfer from Aston Villa.

Villa complete Dobbin transfer

Lewis Dobbin has joined Aston Villa in a deal that is officially undisclosed but is reported to be in the region of £10m.

Friedkin Group granted exclusivity in Everton takeover talks

As expected, the Texas-based Friedkin Group have entered exclusive talks with Farhad Moshiri over the purchase of his 94.1% stake in the Club.

Pickford clean sheet ruined by Hjulmand strike

England were frustrated by Denmark in their attempts to book passage to the next phase of Euro 2024 as Morten Hjulmand cancelled out Harry Kane's opener with a long-range effort in the two countries' 1-1 draw in Frankfurt.

Everton to face Southampton in Goodison's farewell

Everton will kick off their final season at Goodison Park with a home fixture against Brighton and play their last top-flight game at the Grand Old Lady against Southampton.

Pickford picks up another clean sheet in narrow England win

Jordan Pickford was back between the sticks in a major international tournament for England and earned a record-equalling 10th clean sheet in the process and Jude Bellingham's goal was enough to edge Serbia.

🎙ToffeeWeb Podcast: 'Oooo... You Look Quite Nice!'

Discussing takeovers, predatory bids by Manchester United for Branthwaite, the release of the 2024-25 fixtures, and the early knockings of Euro 2024

Academy product Callum Connolly signs for Stockport County

Everton Academy product Callum Connolly has signed for Stockport County after completing 3 years at Blackpool since leaving Finch Farm in 2021.

Frank D’Arcy, RIP

Frank D’Arcy, a member of Everton’s 1969-70 title-winning side, has passed away at the age of 77.

Kevin Campbell dies after a short illness

Everton and Arsenal have confirmed the shock news that an icon of both clubs, Kevin Campbell, has died after being hospitalised last month because of illness.

Friedkin Group emerge as favourites to buy Everton

Sky News, The Athletic and The Telegraph are reporting that the group fronted by AS Roma owner Dan Friedkin has agreed a deal in principle with Farhad Moshiri in negotiations to sell his majority stake in Everton FC.

Everton reject insultingly low Manchester United bid for Branthwaite

Manchester United have made a move for Jarrad Branthwaite, with Everton reportedly rejecting a derisory opening offer of just £35m.

Coleman signs a 1-year contract extension

Seamus Coleman has told Evertonians in a personal message the news today that he has agreed to extend his contract for another year.

Everton tie up Club-record deal with new kit supplier Castore

Everton have agreed a multi-year partnership with Castore that will see the Wirral-founded sportswear brand produce the Club's new playing strips, training and travel wear for the Men's and Women's teams from the 2024-25 season.

Fresh bidder enters the mix for Everton takeover

Farhad Moshiri has reportedly received another bid for his majority stake in Everton, this time from Vici Private Finance which is backed by two "western hemisphere" billionaires.

Report claims Moshiri is continuing talks with A-CAP

Farhad Moshiri remains in negotiations with 777 Partners' chief lender over a potential takeover of Everton, according to The Telegraph.

Mykolenko suffers relapse of ankle injury on duty for Ukraine

Vitalii Mykolenko was forced off with an ankle injury during Ukraine's friendly against Moldova this evening and will undergo a further scan tomorrow to determine the extent of any damage.

New international consortium join AS Roma owner as Everton suitors

According to fresh reports, a group of global investors headed up by London-based businessman Vatche Manoukian has joined American billionaire, Dan Friedkin, in the queue of investors interested in buying out Farhad Moshiri's majority stake.

• Who are the players in the dance to buy Everton?

Evertonian investors building consortium to buy Everton

Evertonians Andy Bell and George Downing are among the leading contenders to buy Everton amid reports that a new group of investors have entered exclusive negotiations with Farhad Moshiri.

Everton set to land Partick Thistle youngster Cieran Loney

Cieran Loney, a 16-year-old forward who became Partick Thistle's youngest-ever player, is close to being confirmed as an Everton player, according to The Athletic

Gomes signs off with heartfelt goodbye message

André Gomes says that Everton will always be in his heart as he bids farewell to the Club after almost six years on Merseyside.

Branthwaite misses the cut for England's Euro 2024 squad

Jarrad Branthwaite has been overlooked by Gareth Southgate for this summer's European Championship Finals, with the young Everton star not included in the final 26-man squad.

Report: A-Cap propose to step into breach left by 777 Partners

777 Partners' major lender, A-Cap, together with a partner firm, are proposing to undertake major investment in Everton that would ultimately see them take a non-controlling equity stake in the Club.

Premier League clubs vote overwhelmingly to keep VAR

At the Premier League AGM on 6 June, Premier League clubs voted in favour of continuing with VAR.

• Premier League's statement on VAR
• Premier League's statement on SCR and TBA

Three pre-season friendly fixtures announced

Everton have announced three pre-season friendlies for Sean Dyche's team as part of their preparation for the 2024-25 Premier League season

Lewis Warrington among a slew of young players released this summer

Everton have announced that recent first-team squad members Lewis Warrington and Mackenzie Hunt will be among a number of players leaving the Club this summer.

🎙ToffeeWeb Podcast: 'Chasing a Double Gloucester Down the Hill with Gusto'

The guys talk squad departures, transfers and which Everton player would win the annual Cheese-Rolling Race at Cooper's Hill!

'Speedo Mick' given huge honour by City of Liverpool

Michael Cullen, who rose to fame as "Speedo Mick" for his weather-defying outfit as he walked the length and breadth of Britain in aid of charity, was recently made a Citizen of Honour by the City of Liverpool.

Branthwaite gets his England debut in Newcastle

Jarrad Branthwaite came on as one of five England substitutes to make his debut in Newcastle tonight just after Cole Palmer had put the Three Lions ahead against Bosnia-Herzegovina from the penalty spot

Kevin Campbell battling 'health challenges'

Former Everton striker, Kevin Campbell, is currently unwell amid reports that he was admitted to hospital with kidney failure.