The Rumour Mill

Speculation, conjecture, whisperings, half-truths and outright nonsense. Disclaimer
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Ivan Toney going nowhere in January, says Al-Ahli chief

16/11/2025   

Despite Everton’s interest in the English striker, the Saudi Pro League outfit have made it clear that the player is not for sale.

Ward-Prowse, 31, set to reenergize Everton midfield?

15/11/2025   

It seems unlikely that James Ward-Prowse could be the catalyst to reenergize the Everton midfield come January, but that is what some sources are expecting us to believe

Allan is the next name to be linked -- but he's not a striker

13/11/2025   

Everton are reported to be considering a move for Palmeiras 'starlet' Allan in January, and have supposedly been enquiring about the 21-year-old’s availability,

Are Everton really looking at Joshua Zirkzee?

11/11/2025   

With the continuing struggles of Beto and Barry upfront for Everton, the Rumour Mill has burst into life with a claim that Everton could be looking to make a move for Joshua Zirkzee from Man Utd

Talk of Jack Grealish returning to Man City is hopefully premature

18/10/2025   

Some comments from Pep Guardiola seem to have been construed as an indication that Jack Grealish could be recalled by Manchester City

David Moyes Jnr to join Everton as European Scout

13/10/2025   

Alan Nixon claims that David Moyes has persuaded Everton to bring his son, David Moyes Jnr, into the club’s scouting team.

Everton to explore Kalvin Phillips move from Manchester City

10/10/2025   

The latest crumb of nonsense from the Rumour Mill asserts that David Moyes is keen to reunite with Kalvin Phillips, who he had on loan at West Ham.

Zirkzee rumours slip into high gear

09/10/2025   

With 3 months before the Transfer Window reopens, there's lots of talk about Joshua Zirkzee wanting out of Manchester Utd

Everton to offer Daizen Maeda an alternative to Celtic

02/10/2025   

Something calling itself Sports Boom is claiming that Everton could offer striker Daizen Maeda an exit route out of Celtic in January

Tabloids talking up the Battle for Branthwaite

28/09/2025   

The Rumour Mill never rests and the name of Jarrad Branthwaite never seems to be very far away from its relentless grinding.

Yves Bissouma “out of favour” with new Spurs manager, Thomas Frank

18/09/2025   

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma is said to be “out of favour” with new Spurs manager, Thomas Frank.

Marco Silva supposedly a candidate to replace Nuno Espirito Santo

09/09/2025   

The managerial roller-coaster for Nuno Espirito Santo at Nottingham Forest has come to an end with his sacking today,

Rumour Mill — Week of 17 August 2025

20/08/2025   

The first game of the new season at Leeds Utd on Monday proved a massive anti-climax with David Moyes only starting one of his new signings

Everton in advanced talks to sign goalkeeper Tom King from Wolves

15/08/2025   

The Blues have also brought in Mark Travers from Bournemouth to provide competition to Jordan Pickford in goal.

Rumour Mill — Week of 10 August 2025

14/08/2025   

With the loan deal for Jack Grealish, Everton appear to be making some giant steps forward, at last!

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