Everton beaten by Sunderland as transfer needs resurface
Everton’s interest in Venezia midfielder Issa Doumbia is driving the fee towards €20-25m. Benfica’s €15m bid was rebuffed, while Sporting push to move first amid Premier League competition.
Everton monitor AZ striker Troy Parrott after 31 goals and 12 assists this season, including in the KNVB Cup final. He says he is ready to take the next step, with Spurs and Leeds also interested.
Former Everton director Sarvar Ismailov loses High Court bid to overturn UK sanctions linked to his uncle Alisher Usmanov, with the judge backing the Foreign Office decision.
Everton and Aston Villa target a £20m Championship forward known for long-range strikes, with his club ready to approve a summer move.
Everton join Spurs and Aston Villa in targeting Southampton winger Leo Scienza after 7 goals and 10 assists in 44 games. Sky Germany say his price could be about £25.3m amid wide interest.
After Everton’s 3-1 loss to Sunderland at Hill Dickinson Stadium, Michael Ball flags Ndiaye’s form and warns Everton’s transfer priorities are exposed ahead of the window.
At Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton lead but Sunderland rally through Brobbey, Le Fée and Isidor to win, boosting their European push as Everton fall to a late comeback.
Everton track Juventus defender Federico Gatti, who is set for his last Juve game. Spalletti does not fancy him, Juve will listen to offers, and a cut-price deal is possible as Gatti seeks regular minutes.
Everton weigh starting Jake O’Brien at Tottenham, with James Garner potentially shifting position as David Moyes considers final-day changes.
