Everton target reinforcements as Hackney praised and keeper plans assessed

Everton’s Jordan Pickford sets England World Cup appearance record, shines with player of the match vs Sweden, and remains under scrutiny despite key saves and clean sheets.
Everton boosted as Jarrad Branthwaite gets a full pre-season, seen as crucial for stability and form ahead of the new campaign.
Goodison Park crowd snubbed a World Cup semi-final in 1966, with Scousers angry at England and FIFA over an alleged ‘fix’.
Everton confirm all six pre-season matches will be streamed on evertontv for supporters.
Former winger Anders Limpar urges Everton to keep Iliman Ndiaye amid Manchester United interest, with transfer ideas floated for the squad.
Everton assess goalkeeper options amid links to Sam Johnstone and Orjan Nyland, with Mark Travers’ future uncertain.
Kevin Phillips hails Everton signing Hayden Hackney’s ‘fantastic’ qualities and backs the midfielder to thrive after his move to Goodison Park.
David Moyes accelerates Everton’s rebuild, with a former Aston Villa player tempted to join as the manager makes his desire to sign him clear.
Seamus Coleman left Everton after earning £55,000 per week. Wrexham and Blackburn target him, but their top earners are around £30,000, so a pay cut would be needed.
Everton push to open talks to sign 21-year-old Rico Lewis from Manchester City, who are understood to be open to a sale. A fee in the region of £30m-£35m has been touted, with Nottingham Forest having an offer around £26m rebuffed. Right-back is seen as a priority after last season’s issues.