Everton set pre-season plans as transfer calls loom
A long-time Grand Old Team forum lurker reflects on Everton match threads, community support and the move from Goodison to Bramley-Moore.
Everton-linked Karl Etta Eyong prioritises a Premier League move, with a reduced €20m clause at Levante. Coventry are also interested in Juventus forward Lois Openda on loan.
Cagliari sign 18-year-old Demi Akarakiri on a deal to 2030 after he rejects new terms at Everton, leaving as a free agent following 33 youth appearances in 2024-25.
Everton advance talks to make Tyrique George their third summer signing, with optimism a deal could be sealed before pre-season.
Yakubu Ayegbeni urges Everton to secure Iliman Ndiaye on a new contract and says now is not the time for the forward to leave.
Everton ask about Atalanta wing-back Raoul Bellanova, who is not in Maurizio Sarri’s plans. The Italy international, 26, made 36 outings last season after a €24.3m move from Torino.
Coventry and Wrexham target Everton keeper Mark Travers, who has a £4m release clause. The 27-year-old made two Carabao Cup outings behind Jordan Pickford and could seek regular games.
Nathan Patterson recalls his World Cup experience while entering the final year of his Everton deal after injury-hit spells.
Everton eye £25m move for Stade Reims winger Keito Nakamura and are close to signing Tyrique George, with BBC Sport cited.
Focus on Finch Farm plans after Hayden Hackney’s arrival, outlining Everton’s key pre-season priorities and squad decisions ahead of the new campaign.
Everton register interest in Lyon’s Ainsley Maitland-Niles, joining Newcastle, Palace, Forest and Fulham. Lyon could sell if the right offer arrives, but no bids yet.
