Everton weigh Hull fallout as Tarkowski backs takeover

Everton are keen to revive interest in Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane, but Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are also tracking the 20-year-old and Leverkusen are reluctant to sell.
Everton weigh changes for Chelsea as concern grows over the absent player missed at Hull, with a Christian Norgaard question emerging before the home game.
Everton have made no call on David Moyes, but with his deal expiring and takeover talks advancing, sources expect this to be his final season. Eddie Howe is Amanda Staveley’s preferred choice.
Former Everton youth coach Paul Tait, who helped develop Anthony Gordon and Ross Barkley, has returned to management with Chester after dropping five divisions.
Harrison Armstrong said Everton fans’ backing meant ‘the world’ to him and his family, and has cemented his belief that ‘this is the place to be’ after exit speculation.
James Tarkowski said Everton would be an 'amazing' buy for new owners, while Thierno Barry talks followed the 2-2 draw at Hull and fresh European hope.
Everton are backed to move for Waterford and Republic of Ireland Under-21 striker Tommy Lonergan, with the youngster described as ‘a smart signing’.
Jarrad Branthwaite's display in Everton's 2-2 draw at Hull is likened to a Rolls-Royce, with caution urged over how such a luxury defender should be used.