Everton eye Jesus deal, under-21s await cup reprieve
Everton face Inter and Napoli for free agent John Stones after his Man City exit. At 32 he brings Champions League pedigree, though fitness is a concern. Interest grows while he focuses on England.
Everton under-21s may get a Premier League International Cup reprieve despite missing qualification, with places potentially freed by Arsenal and Liverpool involvement.
Everton are linked with Monaco striker Folarin Balogun, a USA World Cup standout who left Arsenal for €30m.
Q&A covers Everton’s summer: interest in Hayden Hackney and Tyrique George, and views on David Moyes, as fans seek clarity on transfers and plans.
Arsenal reportedly cut Gabriel Jesus’ price to £20m-£25m. Everton retain interest, with Atletico Madrid, Juventus and Palmeiras also linked as Arsenal plan a forward reshuffle.
Everton are in talks over signing a Premier League forward likened to Ndiaye, aiming to bolster attack after a 13th-place finish.
Everton are keen on Atalanta right-back Raoul Bellanova, who ‘could be on his way to UK’. A €20m fee is mooted, with Tottenham and Forest also linked. He offers pace but had injuries in 2025/26.
Everton almost replaced Neville Southall with an Italia ’90 goalkeeper after the ‘unbuyable’ icon lodged three transfer requests, but the deal collapsed.
Law firm Slaughter and May, used by Everton on the Hill Dickinson Stadium and Burnley appeal, are advising Manchester United on plans for a new Old Trafford.
