Everton hold talks over Kofane amid Villa midfield hunt

After Amadou Onana’s ACL injury, Aston Villa target a midfielder.
Everton meet agent Eric Depolo over 19-year-old Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane. Talks ‘went very well’ but Arsenal and others are also in contact. Kofane hit 7 goals and 4 assists last season.
After England’s 3-2 win over Mexico, where Jordan Pickford dominated his box, David Moyes may want similar command of area at Everton.
Alan Smith backs Daizen Maeda as a signing to ‘pep up’ Everton, citing his versatility across the front line. Maeda hints at a summer exit from Celtic after mixed form and a strong finish.
Everton and Leeds contact Parma for midfielder Mandela Keita. Parma want €30m. Everton eye him to replace Idrissa Gueye after the 36-year-old’s exit.
West Ham set a £25m fee for Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Everton are linked and could return for the right-back despite his long contract.
Richard Dunne urges a major change at Everton next season, calling for the Blues to shift direction in team setup.
Recap of Marco Materazzi’s role for Italy in the 2006 World Cup final against France and what he said before Zidane’s headbutt, noting his Everton past.
Lyon join the race for a Rangers forward whose sale could hand Everton a welcome cash boost if a deal goes through.
Everton’s academy set for long-awaited overhaul after lean years, with changes aimed at improving youth development and trophy output.
Everton unveil Christopher Ward as first-ever official training kit partner, adding a new commercial deal ahead of the new season.
Ex-Everton CEO Keith Wyness tells West Ham not to ‘play-act’ over their crest consultation, prompting pushback from a Hammers columnist.
Focus on whether Everton can fund a marquee addition this summer amid tight finances, weighing if a statement signing is feasible.
Derby County win the race for teenage striker Troy Kristiansen Ogedengbe, fending off Everton interest as he signs a two-year scholarship for their U18s.