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The Rumour Mill
Speculation, conjecture, whisperings, half-truths and outright nonsense. Disclaimer
Transfer Deadlines: Summer — 11pm 30 August; Winter — 11pm, 3 February
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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