Thursday's Everton News: 777 deal collapse, Onana & Branthwaite to stay, Pickford targeted
09/05/2024 09:00
Recapping all the Everton news from yesterday.
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours
Everton FC have announced that the final brick facades for its new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock are ready to be lifted into place. [Stadia]
Everyone at Everton Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of former coach Viv Busby who along with Adrian Heath, was part of Howard Kendall's management team during the Blues legend's third spell in charge at Goodison Park in 1997/98. [EFC]
There is the possibility that Farhad Moshiri will pull the plug on the potential takeover by 777 Partners. [The Times]
The latest installment in the "My Everton" series has been released with a great story that you can help make even better with a contribution. [EFC]
Everton are gearing up for a battle to keep hold of Jarrad Branthwaite this summer, with Manchester United and Tottenham lurking in the shadows. [The Lane And Back]
Saturday could be Seamus Coleman's final home game for us. What a player he's been. #EFCpic.twitter.com/bZYl1FFQi5
— Classic EFC Matches (@ClassicEFCGames) May 8, 2024
Yerry Mina has finally become the 'gladiator' many were waiting for after he left Everton on a free transfer in the summer. [Sport Witness]
Everton Fan Advisory Board is the latest body to lend its voice to the calls for 777 takeover to be cancelled [Telegraph]
777 Partners are facing yet another problem with one of their clubs as their efforts to take over Everton hit the rocks. [Sport Witness]
For Lavo.
— Everton Academy (@EvertonAcademy) May 8, 2024
Last week, Finch Farm hosted the final of the inaugural edition of the Ian Lavo Memorial Cup, a youth tournament set up in honour of our long-standing colleague and friend. pic.twitter.com/X8uBvMqN3W
Everton defender Kenzie Weir has sustained an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury. The 20-year-old has been away on loan at SWPL 1 club Glasgow City but she has now returned to Merseyside ahead of schedule. [FAWSL Fulltime]
Members of Everton's Stadium Development and Fan Engagement teams have met with representatives of the Everton Disabled Supporters' Association (EDSA) to offer insight into the improved facilities at Everton Stadium. [EFC]
#OnThisDay 1981, Howard Kendall was appointed Everton manager. He did ok, didn't he? #EFC#Everton#COYB#UTFT
— Bluekipper.com (@bluekippercom) May 8, 2024
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Arsenal's move for Amadou Onana could now be off amid concerns over the Belgian's reported £60m price-tag set by the Toffees ahead of this summer's transfer window. [Sports Lens]
Chelsea want to replace Robert Sanchez in the summer, and they have identified Jordan Pickford as a target. However, Everton could price them out of a move for the 30-year-old England international. [Football Insider]
Manchester United have remarkably been backed to go back to basics and appoint Sean Dyche as the successor to Erik ten Hag, with one observer believing the Everton boss could restore what's been lost since Sir Alex Ferguson left. [Team Talk]
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