Everton add Röhl and George as Moyes weighs next move
Everton monitor Villarreal’s Pape Gueye, seen as fitting David Moyes’ plans. Several enquiries made but no formal bid, with the Senegal international favouring a Premier League move.
With Seamus Coleman retired and Jake O’Brien viewed as a centre-back, Everton target Tottenham’s Djed Spence to solve right-back issue after a pricier option is ruled out.
Two Everton matches in August and September are rescheduled for TV, with the club avoiding Monday night slots in the opening weeks.
Everton trigger £18m obligation to buy Merlin Röhl from SC Freiburg on a 3-year deal, rewarding his patient loan spell and adding a young Germany U21 midfielder to David Moyes’ squad.
Ex-Everton manager Roberto Martinez quits Portugal after a poor 3.5-year spell, drawing pundit criticism as an ‘embarrassment’ following World Cup disappointment.
Goodison Park will stage Preston North End’s match while Deepdale gets a new pitch, meaning a men’s game returns to the ground without Everton involvement.
Everton weigh next transfer priority under David Moyes after £52.5m deals for midfield and wide options, with debate over strengthening full-back, centre-forward or defensive midfield.
Everton sign England U21 forward Tyrique George from Chelsea on a four-year deal to 2030. Fee undisclosed, understood up to £24m with add-ons, 15% sell-on. He made 11 Everton appearances on loan last season.
Former Everton player issues firm message over Iliman Ndiaye’s future amid scrutiny after last season, urging clarity on whether he stays or moves in the current window.
