Everton move for Hackney as Moyes’ standards praised
Echo writers debate which West Ham player Everton should pursue amid a raft of Hammers links, with no single target confirmed.
Northern Ireland chiefs back Everton youngster Braiden Graham as he earns a surprise call to face World Cup favourites, insisting he merits the chance.
Jordan Pickford starts England’s drab 1-0 win, while other Everton internationals, including O’Brien, have mixed fortunes across friendlies and World Cup warm-ups.
Everton target Gabriel Jesus but are unwilling to meet Arsenal’s £20m price. The Brazilian has slipped down Mikel Arteta’s pecking order and could leave if the fee is met.
Everton are working on summer recruitment as David Moyes prepares for his second full season, with reports of talks over Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney.
Duncan Ferguson cautioned Everton against signing Cenk Tosun in 2018, despite Farhad Moshiri’s push, with the move later viewed as a flop.
Colin Hendry reflects on playing under David Moyes, saying the Everton manager’s man-management and standards explain his success at Goodison.
Graeme Sharp says former Everton striker Youssef Chermiti can be a Rangers hero if he shows the right mentality amid competition, while some Toffees fans still debate letting him go. Sharp also urges Nathan Patterson to relaunch at the World Cup.
Doncaster, Port Vale and Chesterfield want Everton U21 defender Aled Thomas on loan. The 19-year-old ball-playing centre-back has impressed in Premier League 2.
Everton’s Jordan Pickford praises 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha after England’s 1-0 win over New Zealand, calling him ‘quality’. Pickford also stresses pride in his form and role for England.
