News Archive – 7

Are Everton ignoring a burning issue at left-back?

Right-back is dominating the headlines, but Everton need a left-back too.

Stick or twist? Leipzig reportedly revive Dibling interest as Germans seek Diomande replacement

Tyler Dibling has been named on a five-player shortlist to replace Yan Diomande at RB Leipzig.

Everton and the Lost Art of Hope?

Why do we watch football? Part habit, part cultural... for Evertonians, part exercise in self-flagellation?

TFG inject cash into Everton to cover compensation verdict

The Friedkin Group have injected £38M into Everton to cover the compensation payment the club have been ordered to pay Burnley by a Premier League commission.

Do Johnston links suggest Everton's right-back delay has cost them?

Alistair Johnston might not be the ideal choice, but Everton are perhaps not in a position to fill the right-back role with their ideal choice.

Hamburg vs Everton - Match preview and team news

Match preview and team news as Everton face Hamburg in pre-season

Uefa Draws Line in Sand Over Infantino’s World Cup Privatisation Scheme

Uefa’s 55 member nations have unanimously agreed to boycott all Fifa competitions — including future World Cups.

Eddie Howe is Free — But are we ready for the Boyhood Blue?

The news broke across the footballing world like a thunderbolt yesterday: Eddie Howe has stepped down as manager of Newcastle United.

Everton set to fill right-back void with a mega bid for Alistair Johnston

The Scottish press have Everton linked with a £10M+ swoop for Celtic’s Canadian right-back, Alistair Johnston

“At the moment, we’re not bringing in a striker; they need to step up” — Yakubu’s message to Beto and Barry as Everton stall on signings

Yakubu Ayegbeni has warned Thierno Barry and Beto that they must step up when the Premier League season begins.

Man City leave Jack Grealish out of Asia tour squad as winger’s future remains uncertain

Former Everton loanee Jack Grealish has not been included in the Manchester City squad for the club's upcoming pre-season tour of Asia.

Still a massive amount of work needed as Stoke beat Everton

Another step toward Premier League readiness as the Blues step out tonight for a runout against Stoke City

John Stones could be heading for a spell in Italy

John Stones is in negotiations with Inter Milan following his departure from Manchester City this summer

Jack Harrison leaves Leeds Utd for MLS in the USA

Jack Harrison, formerly on loan with Everton, has moved back across the Atlantic to join New England Revolution of the MLS

Stoke City vs Everton - Match preview and team news

​Everton head to the bet365 Stadium to face Stoke City in the third fixture of the club’s pre-season campaign.

“Hopefully we’ve resolved some issues”: Branthwaite eyes injury-free season after Everton comeback at Bolton

Jarrad Branthwaite has said he is eager to put last season behind him after making his Everton return at Bolton.

Merlin Röhl embraces Everton utility role in pre-season, as search for a full-back continues

Merlin Röhl has said he's happy to be Everton's utility man after fulfilling multiple roles during the opening games of pre-season.

Romano stokes Everton exit rumours for Ndiaye as Al-Hilal 'open talks' over a deal

Al-Hilal are interested in signing Iliman Ndiaye and have 'opened talks' over a potential deal to sign the Everton winger.

Farewell, Gana Gueye

Idrissa Gueye should hold a special place in Evertonian hearts. An excellent player who gave his all.

What we learned from Bolton Wanderers 0-0 Everton

What we learned from Everton's goalless draw at Bolton.

Goalless pre-season friendly shows immense improvement needed all over

Everton continue their pre-season runouts with a short trip into the heart of Lancashire and the home of Bolton Wanderers

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Stefan Borson's deep dive into Everton's legal battle with Burnley

Stefan Borson has been authoring a series of short articles on his Substack that are well worth reading

No new contract for Idrissa Gana Gueye as Everton confirm his exit

Idrissa Gana Gueye has left Everton for a second time as contract talks finally went nowhere

“We will see what happens” — Maresca tight-lipped on 'good guy' Grealish’s City future

Enzo Maresca has praised Jack Grealish but refused to give assurances over his future at Manchester City.

Bolton Wanderers vs Everton — Match preview and team news

Everton continue pre-season preparations with a trip to the ToughSheet Community Stadium to face Bolton Wanderers on Saturday.

Everton 'freeze' home Premier League ticket prices for 2026-27 and launch new 18–21 tariff to support young fans

Everton have announced a new 18-21 ticket tariff to help bridge the gap between junior and adult pricing, alongside a freeze for home Premier League ticket prices for the 2026-27 campaign.

Difficult summers for both of TFG's flagship clubs

Questions will no doubt be asked of TFG by fans of Everton and Roma if transfer activity does not arrive.

Krepin Diatta - An obvious option that Everton are missing?

As a free agent, with Everton’s Senegalese links and the need for two right-backs this summer, is Krepin Diatta not worth exploring?

It's a great time for Tyler Dibling to deliver

Pre-season has to be Tyler Dibling’s time to shine after a difficult first year at Everton,

Is Pape Gueye the signing to complete Everton’s midfield?

Everton are reportedly nearing an agreement to sign Pape Gueye from Villarreal. Is he the midfielder the Toffees need?

One month out — Everton's transfer clock is ticking

With one month to go until the season starts, Everton need to make progress on the transfer front.

Patterson sale right for everyone, even if Everton don't have a right-back

Everton's decision to sell Nathan Patterson is right, despite the ongoing right-back saga.

Everton U21s narrowly defeated in Shrewsbury Town pre-season friendly

Everton U21s were narrowly defeated on Tuesday night in their pre-season friendly against Shrewsbury Town

George Morgan continues his development on loan with AS Cannes

Everton U21s forward George Morgan has rejoined French side AS Cannes on loan for the entirety of the 2026-27 campaign.

Bristol Rovers teenager Ollie Dewsbury trains with Everton

Highly rated Bristol Rovers forward Ollie Dewsbury is at Finch Farm for a week-long trial.

Everton’s Nathan Patterson targeted by Eintracht Frankfurt amid contract countdown

Eintracht Frankfurt are reportedly pursuing a deal to sign Nathan Patterson from Everton.

Andy Burnham Completes a Remarkable Evertonian Double at the G7

This means two Evertonians have somehow managed to establish a firm grip on the highest echelons of Western democracy

Ripple effect: Everton could face Ndiaye dilemma after record Rogers deal

Morgan Rogers's record-breaking move to Chelsea could have a ripple effect for Everton.

Yak's back! Send us your questions for Yakubu's next chat

Yakubu Ayegbeni is back for another chat with ToffeeWeb to discuss all things Everton.

Beto hails “not normal” Everton fans after Dundee win and embraces Barry battle

Beto was full of praise for the travelling fans after Everton started pre-season with a comfortable win at Dundee.

What we learned: Dundee 0 - 4 Everton

Here’s a few talking points after Everton’s pre-season fixture list started with a 4-0 triumph over Dundee at Dens Park.

Pre-season Friendly: Day of gifted goals at Dens Park

Pre-season kicked off in earnest this afternoon with a visit of some of the Everton squad to Dens Park, where they were gifted most of the goals.

David Moyes: To renew or not to renew

Uncertainty kills progress. Everton need to make a decision on David Moyes.

Everton shouldn't regret selling Chermiti

Everton should not regret selling Youssef Chermiti despite talk of a high-profile summer transfer

No Bowen reunion for Moyes as winger signs new West Ham deal

Jarrod Bowen will not be reuniting with David Moyes at Everton

Teenage goalkeeper Zach Lee signs for Everton U21s

Everton Academy have signed up a new goalkeeper, Zach Lee, for the Under-21s team.

Everton must get it right with Harrison Armstrong

Everton need to ensure Harrison Armstrong's path to becoming a regular first teamer is clearly mapped out.

Everton release away shirt for 2026-27 season

Everton have officially released the club's away kit for the 2026-27 campaign — following leaks earlier this week.

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Everton announce new scholars for the U18s

Everton announce this year's intake of new scholars for the U18s side

Is Tyler Dibling ready to become a part of Everton’s attack?

Tyler Dibling is facing a big second season at Everton after debut year struggles.

Everton to get our very own Argentine destroyer?

The latest name being confidently linked to Everton again is that of Santiago Castro.

Could Rico Lewis be the right-back Everton need?

Everton clearly want a right-back. Lewis, in my view, is an ideal fit.

Everton announce how to watch pre-season schedule

Everton have confirmed that all six away pre-season fixtures are available to watch this summer via evertontv.

Jarrad Branthwaite's Everton return cannot be underestimated

A full pre-season for Jarrad Branthwaite can only bode well for Everton

Gana Gueye uncertainty cannot impact Everton's midfield transfer plans

Everton need to act decisively when it comes to Idrissa Gana Gueye’s future.

Why Everton were right not to go for Harry Wilson

Everton's reluctance to overpay for Harry Wilson shows Moyes is not the only one steering the ship.

Jack Grealish: Should there really be a debate?

There shouldn't really be any debate over whether it’s a good idea to bring Jack Grealish back, if the price is right.

Jacob Murphy is not the sort of player we want at Everton

Sky Sports' Keith Downie is reporting that Everton have identified Newcastle United winger Jacob Murphy as a primary target to reinforce the Blues' forward line this summer.

Jarrad Branthwaite returns to the grass at Finch Farm

Jarrad Branthwaite showed signs of making good progress in recovery from his latest hamstring injury nightmare

​Clarence Herbert Berry: Rugby Star, Globetrotting Football Pioneer, and Evertonian

With Rugby League and Rugby Union matches now being played at our Hill Dickinson Stadium, it is the perfect time to tell the story of Clarence Berry

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Jordan Pigford? The abuse would have been horrendous

Jordan Pickford's father, Lee, changed his surname so that his son would not suffer the abuse he had in school

Some players return to Finch Farm for 'testing'

Some Everton players are returning to Finch Farm today as their summer break comes to an end, and they face 'testing' to see how ready they are for the new season.

Is there room for a statement signing at Everton this summer?

Can Everton find the cash to make a marquee signing this summer?

Yakubu Ayegbeni — The first full Once a Blue conversation

ToffeeWeb sat down with Yakubu Ayegbeni last week for the first edition of our Once a Blue series.

Everton Academy finally gets a shake-up

Everton's Academy has been through some rough times in recent years, with few trophies to celebrate

Everton could be set for sell-on bonus as Youssef Chermiti interest grows

Everton receive another boost to the transfer kitty as interest grows in former forward Youssef Chermiti.

An end to Everton's right-back saga? Spence, White, and Doue named as summer shortlist

Everton’s need for a right-back has become a ludicrously long transfer saga that must find its conclusion this summer.

Hackney and George signings show young players still want to play for Moyes

Everton's first summer signings show young players are still willing to work with David Moyes. It's time he repaid that trust.

Hill Dickinson Stadium is Magic

In good news for Everton, Hill Dickinson Stadium is fast becoming to go-to destination for other sporting events.

Merlin Röhl's £18M permanent move confirmed: Will he finally get his reward for patience?

Everton have officially triggered the obligation to buy German Under-21 international midfielder Merlin Röhl on a permanent 3-year contract from SC Freiburg

Tyrique George signs permanently, but can he break through Moyes’s Youth Barrier?

Everton have completed the permanent signing of England Under-21 international winger Tyrique George from Chelsea to a 4-year deal

How the media rated Jordan Pickford’s England excellence against Mexico

There's been some high praise for Jordan Pickford in the press after England's World Cup win over Mexico.

“That’s the standard I set for myself”: Pickford revels in “special night” as England reach World Cup quarter-finals

Jordan Pickford hailed England's 3-2 win over Mexico in the World Cup's last 16 as a 'special night'

Pickford Masterclass takes 10-Man England Into World Cup Quarter-Finals

For years, the national media and rival fans have looked for any excuse to slaughter Jordan Pickford.

Can Everton find success in the damaged goods market again?

Everton’s best signings of recent times all have one thing in common: They’ve been under appreciated at high-profile clubs.

West Ham hoping to land Everton winger McNeil for relegation rebuild

West Ham are reportedly interested in signing Dwight McNeil as the club look to rebuild in the Championship next season.

Yakubu challenges Barry and Beto to improve hold-up play and consistency under Moyes

Ayegbeni Yakubu told us where Everton forwards Thierno Barry and Beto must improve.

Everton 'reach agreement' for Tyrique George transfer

Everton have reportedly reached an agreement with Chelsea for the permanent signing of Tyrique George.

Yakubu urges Everton to tie down Iliman Ndiaye with new deal, insists now is not the time to leave

Yakubu Ayegbeni has urged Everton to tie Iliman Ndiaye down to a new contract.

Everton linked with Japan star Keito Nakamura after standout World Cup

The Toffees are one of several Premier League teams, alongside Fulham and Bournemouth, interested in the Japan winger.

How recent Championship Player of the Year winners have handled the Premier League as Hayden Hackney makes Everton transfer

Hayden Hackney has arrived at Everton as the reigning Championship Player of the Year. A look at how the past winners have handled the Premier League.

To dare is to Doué: Everton can't penny-pinch on a right-back

Everton’s absolute priority heading into this summer was a right-back, and their priority must remain a right-back.

“Just play well... they will love you”: Yakubu’s advice as Hayden Hackney signs five-year Everton deal

Yakubu Ayegbeni has backed Hayden Hackney to be a success after completing his transfer to Everton from Middlesbrough.

Everton release 2026-27 home kit

Everton have released the club’s 2026-27 home shirt, produced by Castore.

“It was always going to be Everton”: Hackney signs five-year deal as Moyes lands first summer coup

Everton have completed the signing of Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney for an initial fee of £16.5m.

Pickford last man standing for Everton as Ndiaye and Gana Gueye exit World Cup

Idrissa Gana Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye are out of the 2026 World Cup after Senegal's loss to Belgium.

CMC Markets Confirmed as New Main Sponsor; Stake Shifts to Sleeve

Everton have officially confirmed CMC Markets as the club's new front-of-shirt sponsor ahead of the 2026-27 season

About time! Everton's transfer activity finally clicking into gear

Everton are finally starting to get moving in the summer transfer window.

Another major tournament, more Pickford nonsense

Jordan Pickford is clear, still, as England’s best goalkeeper, so let's cut out the punditry nonsense.

Everton target Tyler Dibling after hitting stumbling block over Takefusa Kubo price

The search for a winger to play on the right has been frustrating so far for the Blues.

Ownership of Goodison Park transferred to Everton women’s team

Ownership of Goodison Park, along with the women's team, has been transferred to Roundhouse Capital, a company owned by The Friedkin Group.

James Tarkowski returns from injury against West Ham United

James Tarkoswki made his first appearance since suffering a torn hamstring in April.

Everton not ready for the the Premier League season, warns David Moyes

The Blues manager once again criticised the lack of new signings as Everton suffered a 2-1 defeat against West Ham United.

“I don’t have the players which I need and what I want”

David Moyes pulled no punches in his post-match assessment, accurately describing where things stand in terms of squad re-building and pre-season conditioning.

Match Preview: West Ham United vs Everton

The Blues will look to secure a win after losing 3-0 to Bournemouth in the first Premier League Summer Series game.

Moroccan left-back Adam Aznou joins Everton from Bayern Munich

The 19-year-old becomes the fourth signing of the summer for the Blues.

Everton sell women’s team to parent company to generate on-paper profit

The sale is expected to bring in more transfer funds while remaining compliant with PSR.

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David Moyes interview: Everton ambitions, transfer troubles and pre-season differences

In The Athletic, Adam Crafton secured a wide-ranging interview with David Moyes in the USA as he struggles to balance his wishes for the Everton squad going forward with the constraints of various types that are limiting team rebuilding amidst challenging pre-season preparations for the new campaign.

Everton U17 side victorious in the Bermuda Triangle Cup

They went through the entire tournament without conceding a single goal.

Everton boss confirms Adam Aznou interest

David Moyes acknowledged that the club's bid for the Bayern Munich left-back.

David Moyes seeks reinforcement after 3-0 loss to Bournemouth

The club still needs to add five or six more players after the signings of Barry and Travers, said Moyes.

Jordan Pickford enjoyed the support from Evertonians at the MetLife Stadium

Jordan Pickford has been talking about last night's friendly in New Jersey and the upcoming challenge against Manchester Utd in Chicago on Wednesday.

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What $35M Striker Thierno Barry Gives Everton

At Forbes Magazine, Henry Flynn previews Everton's move to sign Thierno Barry as their new striker.

Everton vs Bournemouth: Preview and predicted lineup

The Blues kick off their US tour with a friendly against Bournemouth in New Jersey on Saturday.

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Moyes confirms Everton need to sign “9 or 10 players”

Evertonians in New York were left in no doubt about David Moyes’s ambitions last night when he told a packed audience that the team need to sign “9 or 10 players before the start of the season.”

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Dan Meis outlines his true feelings over what supporters say about Hill Dickinson Stadium

“Everton committed and they committed to a very difficult site. It wasn’t the easiest thing for them to do. They could have saved a lot of money and built it somewhere else."

New ballot system introduced for home match tickets

Everton are introducing a new ballot system for fairer distribution of match-tickets for home games at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in the upcoming 2025-26 Premier League season.

Everton Women’s 2025/26 season begins with Merseyside Derby on opening day

Tottenham Hotspur will be the first visitors to Goodison Park to take on the women’s team.

Everton Women set to host Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium in October

This will be the women’s team’s first-ever match at the new stadium.

Jenson Metcalfe leaves Everton to join Bradford City

The 20-year-old midfielder joined Everton at the age of 5.

First Merseyside derby of the season gets rescheduled

Two of Everton's Premier League fixtures in September have been rescheduled.

Jarrad Branthwaite misses US tour matches

The first casualty of the Premier League Summer Series is Jarrad Brathwaite, who misses out completely through a minor quad injury.

Everton beat Port Vale 2-1 in behind-closed-doors friendly at Hill Dickinson Stadium

This was the first match for the men’s team at the new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.

Everton Women sign Maz Pacheco on a free transfer

The former Aston Villa defender becomes the eighth signing of the summer for the Blues.

Jake O’Brien acknowledges “tough start” to pre-season

The defender is expecting the team’s performance to improve after a slow start to the pre-season.

Who is Adam Aznou? The latest left-back linked with Everton

Everton reportedly hold an interest in signing Bayern Munich teenager Adam Aznou as the club look to sign cover at left-back.

Star signing Thierno Barry joins the squad at Finch Farm

The young striker was signed from Villarreal for £27m on a four-year contract.

Everton Women sign Martina Fernandez permanently after impressive loan spell

Martina Fernandez was signed on loan from Barcelona in January and was named Everton’s Young Player of the Season.

Harrison Armstrong hoping to impress during the pre-season

The young midfielder spent the last six months on loan at Derby County.

Michael Keane confident of ‘exciting times’ at Everton this season

Michael Keane believes that it will be ‘exciting times’ at Everton this season

Everton release 2025-26 away kit

The away shirt pays homage to the dockland heritage surrounding the Blues’ new stadium.

Everton Women sign Katie Robinson on loan from Aston Villa, Veatriki Sarri leaves club

Katie Robinson becomes the Toffees’ sixth signing of the summer after joining on loan.

Pursuit Sports: TFG's new vehicle for their 'soccer' clubs

The Friedkin Group have created a new entity to host their growing collection of 'soccer' clubs: Pursuit Sports, headed up by new CEO Dave Beeston.

The Blues eye Tomas Soucek as new midfield target

David Moyes wants to be reunited with his former player as Everton step up the search for midfielders.

Match Preview: Accrington Stanley v Everton

The first few matches in pre-season are as meaningless as it gets in first-team professional football, with coaches and managers juggling to make up sufficient numbers as the senior players return in dribs and drabs, with varying levels of fitness.

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Everton sign goalkeeper Mark Travers from Bournemouth

Mark Travers has become the third signing of the season for Everton.

Opposition analysed: Accrington Stanley (A)

Everton begin their pre-season campaign on Tuesday night at Accrington Stanley.

Everton vs Accrington Stanley - Predicted lineup and team news

The Blues will kick off their pre-season with a friendly against League Two side Accrington Stanley.

Why there’s no need to panic despite a slow start to the summer

As Everton prepare to begin their pre-season campaign at Accrington Stanley on Tuesday night, just two new arrivals have been confirmed through the door.

Everton Women sign Japan international Yuka Momiki on a free transfer

Yuka Momiki’s contract with Leicester City expired last month and she will be arriving as a free agent.

Issac Heath signs a new 2-year contract with Everton

The club has announced today that the Under-21s' lively attacking midfielder Issac Heath has signed a 2-year contract.

Thierno Barry is “here to learn” and “can’t wait to get started”

The French striker also chose to come to Everton after finding manager David Moyes sincere.

Thierno Barry: What will he bring to Everton?

Everton have completed the signing of Thierno Barry from Villarreal for a fee in the region of £27m.

Barry excited to play in front of ‘crazy’ Everton fans

Thierno Barry has said he can’t wait to play in front of ‘crazy’ Everton fans

Thierno Barry becomes the first of many summer arrivals for Everton

Everton have completed the transfer of French striker Thierno Barry from Villarreal for a reported €32.5m.

Everton Women complete the signing of Hikaru Kitagawa

Kitagawa becomes the fourth signing of the summer for Brian Sorensen’s side.

Coby Ebere signs a 2-year contract with Everton U21s

A lively forward with Everton U21s, Coby Ebere has signed a new 2-year contract with the club that runs through the end of June 2027.

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Moyes contends with thin squad as Everton’s era of short-termism catches up with club

Andy Hunter provides a clear-eyed summary of "The vast scale of the overhaul required at Everton this summer."

Peter Reid to manage Everton in Legends game against AS Roma

AS Roma will be managed by Italian great Fabio Capello.

Idrissa Gana Gueye extends his future with Everton

Idrissa Gana Gueye has now finally signed a new contract with Everton after weeks of uncertainty, and the expiry of his current contract last week.

Everton Women sign Rion Ishikawa and Ornella Vignola

They are the latest to join the Blues following the arrival of Rosa van Gool last week.

Aled Thomas is the latest Academy prospect to sign up

Everton have announced that promising young defender Aled Thomas has signed his first professional contract

Michael Keane will stay at Everton for another year

The centre-back will spend a ninth season with the Blues after signing a new deal.

First professional contract for Everton Academy's Harvey Foster

Everton Academy midfielder Harvey Foster has agreed to his first professional contract at Everton after establishing himself in the Academy Under-18s side last season.

Everton to make improvements to Goodison Park before women’s team moves in

Changes to the infrastructure will cost the club nearly £1million.

Sources claim Thierno Barry signing is now very close

Everton are now very close to confirming an agreement to sign Thierno Barry from Villarreal.

Kelly Gago extends stay at Everton Women

Gago will wear the number 11 shirt for the Blues this season.

Jarrad Branthwaite signs new five-year deal with Everton

The young centre-back’s previous deal was until June 2027.

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Everton Women duo Aurora Galli and Lucy Hope sign new deals

Both Galli and Hope have signed one-year deals which will keep them at the club until 2026.

Important dates as the Blues return to action this month

Everton will return to action with a pre-season friendly against Accrington Stanley on 15 July.