Everton links from academy pride to Lineker’s Barça courtship
Jack Grealish ramps up training with Kalvin Phillips as he targets a defining pre-season, amid Everton interest in a potential return.
Everton eye Newcastle winger Jacob Murphy, who has 12 months left on his deal. No bid yet, but he ‘could leave’. Toffees have already signed Hayden Hackney and Tyrique George as they target more forwards.
Everton return to Finch Farm for pre-season. Details unavailable due to site issue, but focus is on players reporting back and early preparations under the coaching staff.
Everton and England No.1 Jordan Pickford’s dad changed the family name from Pigford to avoid school taunts. Pickford joined Everton for £25m in 2017 and has excelled for club and country.
Despite a toxic exit, Everton can take pride in developing Anthony Gordon from academy prospect to senior star now shining on the World Cup stage.
Everton and Bournemouth enquire about Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz after his Villa and Forest loans. Juventus are open to proposals, with Luciano Spalletti to decide after assessing him in pre-season.
Gary Lineker says he was tapped up by Barcelona during the 1986 World Cup but told them to wait. The Everton striker later moved after winning the Golden Boot.
