News Archive – 6

It's not the leaving of Everton that grieves me...

There is quite a list of players whose contracts with Everton end officially today, bringing to an end relationships long and short

Everton could still complete the signing of Tyrique George

The Athletic are reporting that a move to sign Tyrique George from Chelsea on a permanent deal is still ongoing and could conclude this week.

Ranking the best Everton strikers of the Premier League era

Ahead of ToffeeWeb's first Once a Blue conversation with ‘the Yak’, here’s my personal rankings of Everton’s Premier League era strikers.

Hayden Hackney transfer talks 'reaching conclusion' with £25m fee 'agreed'

Everton are reportedly nearing an agreement with Middlesbrough to sign midfielder Hayden Hackney for a £25m fee.

Assessing Everton's pre-season plans

Here, we analyse the seven games that the Toffees will use to gear up for the 2026-27 campaign.

Why Scotland and Dithering Dave are a Match Made in Purgatory

If there is one thing we Evertonians know intimately, it is the profound, soul-sapping embrace of deliberately lowered expectations.

Everton cannot be serious about chasing after Liam Delap again?

He's been rubbish for Chelsea since he chose them instead of Everton last summer.

Iliman Ndiaye bangs in a worldie at the World Cup

Iliman Ndiaye scored an absolute belter for Senegal's fifth goal against Iraq at the World Cup

Elliot Anderson deal shows the madness of the market

Elliot Anderson's £116M move to Manchester City has set the bar in a tough transfer market for Everton.

Yakubu will be the first guest joining ToffeeWeb for our Once a Blue series

Yakubu Ayegbeni will be the first guest joining ToffeeWeb in the upcoming weeks for the first edition of Once a Blue.

Update offered on Hayden Hackney saga with Everton ready to improve bid

Everton are reportedly ready to submit a third offer for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney.

Everton add two more fixtures to pre-season schedule

Everton have confirmed the addition of two more friendlies to the club's 2026 pre-season schedule, including a trip to Germany to face Hamburg and a home clash against Lille.

Will James Garner switch to Newcastle United?

The latest name to emerge from the endless churn of the gossip columns is James Garner, with reports from the North East suggesting Newcastle United are casting admiring glances

The Tyrique George Situation: Short-sighted or sensible?

Everton are set to pass on Tyrique George. Is this a call Everton should be making?

Once a Blue Competition: Win a 2026-27 Everton shirt

We’re running a competition to celebrate the launch of our upcoming Once a Blue series.

What Merlin Röhl can take from Leighton Baines's Everton patience

How Merlin Röhl could learn from Leighton Baines as he enters his second season at Everton.

Harry Wilson Opts for Elland Road Over Everton

Despite genuine interest from Everton, Fulham’s Harry Wilson is reportedly set to join Leeds United on a free transfer.

Once a Blue — Coming soon to ToffeeWeb

ToffeeWeb is excited to announce the launch of Once a Blue, a series where we bring ex-Everton names to the TW community.

Everton set to pass on permanent Tyrique George deal

Everton are not expected to sign Tyrique George permanently this summer, at the current terms.

Tigers Prowling for Iroegbunam in £20M Swoop

According to reports originating from East Yorkshire, newly-promoted Hull City have earmarked Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam as a key summer target, with whispers suggesting the Tigers are willing to meet a £20M valuation.

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The exciting talent of goalscorer Braiden Graham has not gone unnoticed

'The Bobble' claims on social media that Everton are to open contract talks with Braiden Graham

The North American duo who could lead Everton's line

Jonathan David and Folarin Balogun have impressed at the World Cup. Could either be realistic transfer targets for Everton?

Everton have a tough start to 2026-27 — The Toffees can't afford to be undercooked

Everton's recruitment team must ensure the team is ready to go on 22 August.

Moyes, tempering expectations, and the Everton elephants in the room

David Moyes's comments this week seemed like another attempt to reduce expectation at Everton.

Moyes unsure ''if a club like Everton can make big huge strides''

David Moyes has been regaling the TalkSport audience with his views on just what it is that might be holding back Everton Football Club

Thierno Barry: Stick or twist?

Everton face a decision on Thierno Barry this summer, a long-term investment that hasn't worked out as hoped.

Five World Cup standouts that could have caught Everton's eye

The World Cup is the biggest shop window in football. What better time for some slightly tongue-in-cheek suggestions for who Everton to sign this summer.

Everton's 2026-27 Premier League Fixtures released

The Premier League have announced the full fixture list for the 2026/27 campaign.

Is an attitude shift needed for Everton in the transfer market?

Do Everton need to follow a different recruitment model to close the gap to the top?

Everton season ticket holder Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election

Everton season ticket holder Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, paving the way for a challenge to Sir Kier Starmer’s moribund Premiership

Coby Ebere leaves Everton Academy to join FK Cukaricki

Everton say goodbye to another young player from the Academy as Coby Ebere leaves Finch Farm having secured a 3-year deal with Serbian side FK Cukaricki.

RB Leipzig contact Everton and enquire about Thierno Barry

Paul Joyce has reported that RB Leipzig have contacted Everton to enquire about Thierno Barry

Another bright young player in Akarakiri looks for a future away from Finch Farm

Everton are likely to see another highly rated young prospect continue his development away from Finch Farm, with reports suggesting Academy midfielder Demi Akarakiri is set to undergo a medical ahead of a move to Serie A side Cagliari.

• Highly-rated Everton teenager Josh Chigwada set for Liverpool switch

Highly-rated Everton teenager Josh Chigwada set for Liverpool switch

One of Everton's star young teen prodigies has 'deregistered' himself from the Academy and appears set to make the switch to Liverpool.

Everton add four fixtures to pre-season schedule

Everton have announced their pre-season schedule, featuring fixtures in England, Scotland and Germany.

“Best feeling ever” – Jack Grealish resumes training at Finch Farm after foot fracture

Jack Grealish is back in training after the foot fracture that ended his 2025-26 campaign.

The James Rodriguez-Luis Diaz swap: So close, but so far for Everton

As Colombia kick-start their World Cup campaign, it's hard not to think what might have been when a proposed swap of the country's top talents fell through for Everton.

Could Jordan Pickford become Everton’s second World Cup winner?

Jordan Pickford begins his third World Cup campaign tonight, aiming to become only Everton's second winner of the tournament.

Champions League ambitions loom large for Iliman Ndiaye

An interview with Iliman Ndiaye has given substance to the perception that he is looking well beyond the basic terms of the new Everton contract he has been offered

Isaac Heath completes move to Cambridge Utd

Winger Isaac Heath has completed a permanent move away from Everton to join Cambridge United after spending last season on loan at Accrington Stanley.

Transfer targets: Which midfielders could Everton sign?

Midfield is not the only position Everton need to address this summer, but it's an important one.

Another transfer window, another slow start for Everton

The World Cup is well under way and the transfer window is now officially open, yet Everton’s squad remains the same as it was at the end of the campaign.

Can Tim Iroegbunam evolve and become the midfielder Everton need?

Can Tim Iroegbunam evolve from an effective destroyer to a complete Premier League six for Everton?

Everton close in on deal for Dundee United teenager Kai Hutchinson

Everton are reportedly set to sign Dundee United teenager Kai Hutchison.

Everton's Fan Advisory Board issue statement on Burnley case

Everton's Fan Advisory Board have issued a statement expressing serious concerns about compensation awarded to Burnley

How valuable is Iliman Ndiaye to Everton?

With the rumour mill linking Iliman Ndiaye with an exit, just how valuable is the Senegalese to Everton?

“They told me that it wouldn’t have any effect” — Moyes insists Everton transfer plans stay on track despite Burnley verdict

David Moyes has said that Everton's compensation payment to Burnley will not impact the club's transfer business this summer.

Should Idrissa Gana Gueye be given a fresh Everton contract?

Everton are in talks with Idrissa Gana Gueye over a contract extension. Should the veteran be handed a new deal?

Squad Cost Ratio and how it could impact Everton

The Premier League is aligning with UEFA’s Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) model, rather than sticking with the unfit for purpose Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). How does it work, and how could it impact Everton?

World Cup watchlist: 12 under‑the‑radar players Everton could realistically target across every group

One player from each of the 2026 World Cup groups that could be a realistic transfer target for Everton.

When will it ever end?

After Everton were ordered to pay Burnley damages, this is a bit of a rant against the unfairness and ridiculousness of it all.

Pickford in goal for final England World Cup warm-up

Jordan Pickford has been selected to start again in goal for the final England World Cup warm-up game tonight against Costa Rica.

Everton lose PSR compensation case brought by Burnley

Burnley have won £40M in a compensation claim for losses incurred through Everton's first PSR breach.

Players who are leaving Everton Academy this summer

 Everton have issued a list of players who are leaving the Academy this summer  

Everton's transfer priorities this summer

Technically, the transfer window is not yet open, but silly season is already well under way. The areas Everton need to be focused on.

Time to cash in — The players Everton should sell this summer

Sales will be required to help fund the transfer kitty for Everton. Here is who I’d be looking to move on for a fee this summer. 

New 3-year deal for Vitaliy Mykolenko: “We want to finish much higher”

Everton have announced that Vitalii Mykolenko has signed a new contract, extending his stay on Merseyside until the end of June 2029

Everton's Chief Revenue Officer describes club's stadium strategy

Everton's Chief Revenue Officer, Aaron Duckmanton, is focused on maximising the financial potential of the club’s new home at Hill Dickinson Stadium

Everton international roundup: Mixed night for O'Brien, Pickford starts drab England win

A round-up as Everton were represented across a number of international friendlies and World Cup warm-up games on Saturday.

Elsewhere On The Web

Have The Toffees Outgrown David Moyes?

Tactical Analysis: Why the tactics of Claudio Giráldez and Iñigo Pérez make sense for Everton going into season 2026-27

Key dates for Everton supporters to look out for this summer

It already feels like a long summer without club football. Here are some important dates to mark on the calendar.

England take on Kiwis in first American World Cup warm-up run-out

England play their first of two World Cup warm-up games in America tonight when they take on New Zealand in Tampa, Florida, with Jordan Pickford expected to start.

Everton News Catch-Up

A few things have popped up this week that were probably not worth an article on their own. We have brought them together in this thread, with links if you want more information.

“I’ve been working hard on different parts of my game” – Braiden Graham plots pre-season push to impress Moyes

Braiden Graham is eyeing the Everton first team after earning his first international call up this month.

“So many of them stepping up”: Coleman backs Garner and Dewsbury-Hall to help lead new Everton era

Seamus Coleman has named James Garner and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall among the group that can lead Everton into a new era.

“It was my time to really step up”: James Garner targets Everton leadership role after award-winning season

James Garner is eyeing a leadership role at Everton and says he wants to lead his teammates by example.

Everton players at the 2026 World Cup

All 48 World Cup squads have now been confirmed, and just four Everton players have made the cut.

The concerning underlying data that Everton must address next season

With the dust settled on the season gone for Everton, I thought I’d assess the data of the 2025/26 campaign.

Can Everton keep fan favourite Iliman Ndiaye after star rejects multiple contract offers?

The future of Iliman Ndiaye at the club hangs in the balance after the dynamic attacker has turned down multiple lucrative contract extensions

Is Hayden Hackney the right midfielder for Everton?

Everton are reportedly in pole position to sign Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney. Is he the midfielder that Everton need?

International Football — Wales vs Ghana

The World Cup gets ever nearer and the diet of International friendlies is out there for those who want to tuck in.

When opportunity knocks...

As rivals show they do not tolerate it when their high standards aren’t met, it would be nice for Everton to show that, too.

The Rumour Mill — Close Season Week 2

We are officially into Week 2 of the close season, and on the brink of imminent transfers if the clamour of clickbait sites is anything to go by, with David Moyes not just looking for a right-back and a striker — he’s looking to replace the entire matchday squad!