Everton weigh Ndiaye interest as Hackney nears debut
Everton drew 0-0 with Bolton as Branthwaite returned after injury, Garner missed out after groin surgery and Moyes again used a back five. Barry had a goal ruled out.
Hayden Hackney is set for his first Everton minutes at Stoke City, with David Moyes short of midfield options after recent losses in that area.
Tyrique George is impressing Everton team-mates in training after his permanent move from Chelsea, with Merlin Röhl backing the £24m winger for a breakthrough season.
Everton have enquired about Jonathan Rowe’s price, but Bologna want €45m and see him as central to Domenico Tedesco’s plans despite recent disciplinary issues.
Al Hilal have opened early talks for Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye, but any move depends on Everton, who value him highly and hold a strong contract position.
