Everton push for Ligue 1 midfielder as Villa eye Ndiaye
Fans slam an ‘embarrassing’ display versus Tottenham and demand answers from David Moyes after a poor end to the Premier League season.
Everton target an ‘exceptional’ Ligue 1 midfielder to bolster central midfield this summer, with serious interest and checks completed, as his club try to block the move.
Sky Sports’ Gary Weaver says Everton and Brentford admire Hayden Hackney. Forest and Ipswich also tracked the 23-year-old midfielder, under contract to 2027, but likely available if big bids arrive.
Andy Townsend says an Everton defender is at the ‘perfect club’ despite limited minutes in his best role, after earning a 16th international cap.
Everton and Ipswich monitor OH Leuven centre-back Roggerio Nyakossi after a ‘remarkable comeback’. OHL want around €8m. Strasbourg and Lyon push, with Marseille holding a €6m buy-back.
Villa could move for Iliman Ndiaye after two excellent seasons at Everton, with former scout Bryan King suggesting a £60m fee and pointing to the existing link from the Amadou Onana deal. Any move may depend on Villa’s outgoing business.
Agent of former Everton manager Roberto Martinez says there was ‘no direct contact’ with Celtic amid links, though Gareth Barry says a move would be a ‘great coup’ for the club.
Everton’s Jordan Pickford wins the 2025/26 Premier League Save of the Season for a late stop at Newcastle in February.
Everton enquire about Sporting right-back Georgios Vagiannidis. The €12.5m signing is not guaranteed a spot after a mixed debut year. Sale or loan considered, with Villarreal also attentive.
Smart street lighting will brighten around Hill Dickinson Stadium on busy matchdays, aiming to improve safety for Everton supporters at every home game.
