Everton weigh Newcastle changes as transfer talks emerge
Former Everton defender John O'Kane criticised Walter Smith, saying he 'didn't wanna know' him at Goodison Park, while praising Howard Kendall and Everton supporters for his happier spell.
Everton are monitoring Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul after his 20-goal Ligue 1 season, but Rennes want to keep him, making a January deal unlikely and next summer more realistic.
Chris Beesley argues Everton need an owner who cares enough to show up after another difficult away day for the club's supporters at Arsenal.
Everton have discussed a January move for Marcus Rashford, but talks are at an early stage. Manchester United value him at about €30m, with wages and whether the deal would be permanent or a loan still major hurdles.
David Moyes faces selection dilemmas for Everton's Carabao Cup tie with Newcastle, with three players not fully fit and changes to his starting line-up under consideration.
Arsenal beat Everton 2-0, with Gabriel, Ezri Konsa and Martin Ødegaard highlighted as the standout performers in a win shaped by set-pieces and sustained control.
James Trafford kept a clean sheet in Leeds United's 0-0 draw at Sunderland, with four saves increasing scrutiny on Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in England's race for the No 1 shirt.
