With transfer window deadline rapidly approaching, Everton’s infamous Rumour Mill has gone into hyperdrive and is delivering complete chaos for Evertonians as a host of claims and counter claims hit the airwaves this weekend. To sum up:
Rumour Mill Rumblings
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Harrison Armstrong (Deal is Off!): Everton have supposedly pulled the plug on selling the massively promising 19-year-old midfield star to Nottingham Forest. Having recently broken into the first team and featured against Bournemouth, Everton view him as a crucial part of their squad depth moving forward.
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Iliman Ndiaye (Heading to Spurs): Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement to sign the Senegal international from Everton. Spurs moved swiftly following early-season attacking struggles, targeting Ndiaye’s versatility and directness to bolster their frontline.
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Richarlison (In Talks for an Everton Return): Four years after leaving Goodison Park for Spurs in a £60M deal, the Brazilian forward is in talks to head back to Everton. After requesting a move, he could be the character needed to re-join the Toffees and improve their woeful frontline.
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Jack Grealish (Loan Deal Advancing): Everton are reportedly making serious strides to secure Manchester City’s playmaker on another season-long loan as Enzo Maresca restructures his attacking options.
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Kenny Tete (Long-term Everton Target): It was claimed last night that Everton have opened discussions to sign Fulham’s Dutch right-back to fill a gapping hole there that has preoccupied many fans.
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Folarin Balogun (Ongoing Interest): Everton apparently maintain strong interest in the AS Monaco striker to add extra firepower upfront alongside a potential Richarlison return.
More to follow on each of these crazy stories as they develop…