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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
Jack Grealish set to don jersey number 18 at Everton
12/08/2025  That shirt number was also worn by two of England’s greatest heroes, Paul Gascoigne and Wayne Rooney, at Everton.
Abdul Fatawu and Franculino Dju on Everton’s shortlist to bolster the frontline
11/08/2025  David Moyes is desperate to reinforce the goal-shy frontline for the Blues.
Everton step up efforts to sign Jack Grealish
09/08/2025  The Toffees are not put off by the Man City player’s significant wage demands.
Jack Grealish on loan could cost Everton £12m
08/08/2025  Jack Grealish is high on Everton’s shortlist as a statement signing for the upcoming season.
Everton open talks to sign Jack Grealish
06/08/2025  Everton have opened talks with Manchester City over the prospect of signing Jack Grealish.
Southampton’s valuation of Tyler Dibling too steep for Everton
05/08/2025  The Blues will move on to other targets to strengthen the right flank.
Pessimism over Tyler Dibling after Southampton reject third Everton bid
05/08/2025  Any progress on the deal will only be made if Southampton relent on their asking price.
Rumour Mill — Week of 3 August 2025
03/08/2025  With Everton securing the wooden spoon in the Premier League Summer Series with an impossibly thin squad, there are strong suggestions that more players will be signed this week.
Everton enquire about Assane Diao and Takefusa Kubo
30/07/2025  The Blues are still waiting for Olympique Lyon's Malick Fofana.
Rumour Mill — Week of 27 July 2025
28/07/2025  There is an ever expanding list of many linked players who have still not signed for David Moyes
Everton close in on exciting double deal
26/07/2025  Everton are closing in on the double signing of Bayern Munich left-back Adam Aznou and Lyon winger Malick Fofana.
Which players are Everton strongly linked with at the moment?
23/07/2025  A transfer activity lowdown with all the players the Blues are linked with at the moment.
Contact made with Real Sociedad over Takefusa Kubo
22/07/2025  The signing of a right winger is a priority for David Moyes.
Rumour Mill — Week of 20 July 2025
21/07/2025  As Everton head across the pond this week for the Premier League Summer Series with an impossibly thin squad, there remains an ever-expanding list of many linked players who have still not signed for Everton.
New contract for Jordan Pickford on the horizon?
21/07/2025  The England goalkeeper is expected to receive a massive wage increase.
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