News Archive –Jun

Bolasie hasn't given up on reclaiming Everton spot

Yannick Bolasie has been writing on social media about his experiences through the Covid-19 lockdown, how it has affected his loan spell with Sporting CP, and his frustration over not being able to train properly back at Finch Farm.

Everton vs Leicester City

Everton's third fixture since the resumption of the Premier League sees them take on Leicester City at Goodison Park in another Wednesday evening kick-off.

Loan extensions for Sidibé and Sandro agreed

Everton have agreed a deal with AC Monaco for full-back Djibril Sidibé to extend his loan spell at Goodison Park until the end of the current Premier League season.

Ancelotti: Next season will be better for Kean

Carlo Ancelotti is predicting better things for Moise Kean next season after the Italian striker's disappointing first year in English football

The reason why Shani Tarashaj is still an Everton player

The reason why Swiss International striker Shani Tarashaj is still technically an Everton player for another year, despite his original contract expiring this month, has now been revealed.

Niasse officially leaves while Baines agrees short-term extension

Oumar Niasse will join Cuco Martina and Luke Garbutt in leaving the club at the end of the month when their contracts expire.

Dowell extends Wigan loan till end of season

Kieran Dowell has agreed to extend his loan at Wigan Athletic until the end of the 2019-20 season to see out games in the restarted Championship campaign.

Keane grabs the points with second-half header

Everton edged a poor contest at Carrow Road thanks to a solitary Michael Keane goal that earned the Toffees their first win in five games.

• Full match report
• Matchday updates and discussion

Pattern Design replace Meis on stadium project

Everton have reportedly handed architectural duties for the proposed Bramley-Moore Dock stadium over to a UK-based firm as Dan Meis announces that he is no longer part of the project.

Norwich City vs Everton

Hopefully buoyed by the derby but also rankled by the sense of what might have been against Liverpool, Everton travel to Norwich for a Wednesday evening kick-off.

• Global TV

Schneiderlin completes Nice switch

Morgan Schneiderlin has finalised his move to Nice, leaving Everton for an undisclosed fee after 3½ years with the club.

Everton inches away from winning tepid derby

The Goodison derby ended goalless for the third season in succession as Everton and Liverpool largely cancelled each other out in a dull affair inside an empty stadium.

• Full match report
• Paul Traill's derby musings
• Matchday updates and discussion

Ancelotti accused of tax evasion in Spain

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti is in hot water in Spain after being accused by prosecutors of not paying around €1m in taxes.

Stekelenburg to join Ajax next season

Maarten Stekelenburg has agreed a short-term contract extension to cover the remainder of the disrupted 2019-20 season but will join Ajax when the current campaign ends.

Everton vs Liverpool

Everton will return to action this Sunday in the Merseyside derby, 15 weeks after the Premier League season was suspended because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

• Live Forum

Brands doesn”t envisage major overhaul

Marcel Brands has played down the chances of Everton making a big splash when the transfer window eventually opens, saying that the club are planning two or three key signings.

Ancelotti foresees rapid growth for Everton's young core team

Carlo Ancelotti has reiterated the attraction that Everton held for him when he took the somewhat surprising step to take the reins at Goodison Park so soon after being sacked by Napoli.

Expert says loss of matchday revenue could hit Premier League clubs hard

Everton's hopes of forcing their way into the upper echelons of the Premier League could be hindered by the ongoing impact of playing games behind closed doors.

Besic returns to Everton

Muhamed Besic's season-long loan at Sheffield United has come to an end and the Bosnian international is back with Everton.

Three more game dates announced

The next three rounds of fixtures under Project Restart have been announced for Premier League teams.

Richarlison baits Van Dijk in prematch talk

Richarlison has been talking publically about the best defenders in world football, ahead of Sunday's derby match that pits the Everton forward against Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk.

Premier League returns after 100 days

The Premier League finally returns after a 100-day hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic

Young Everton keeper Daniel Rose joins Schalke

One of Everton's U18 goalkeepers, Daniel Rose, has turned down a contract offer from the club and is expected to join Schalke 04 instead.

Ancelotti expects Gomes to be fit to face reds

Everton are confident that André Gomes will be fit enough to play in Sunday's Merseyside derby after he resumed full training this week.

Norwich game will be split between BBC1 and BBC2

Live TV coverage of Everton's game at Norwich City next week will be split between BBC One and BBC Two.

Everton plot international growth through new affiliate scheme

Everton have launched an international coaching Affiliate Programme, with two clubs in the United States and one in Australia already on board.

Fifa change transfer window rules

Fifa have announced changes to the rules relating to transfers for the upcoming summer window

Awards announced for Academy players

Everton have gone ahead with presenting their own Academy Awards awards to the stand-out youngsters who have caught the eye during the curtailed development seasons for the U23s and U18s.

Delph adds to injury concerns

Fabian Delph has emerged as the latest injury doubt for Everton's first game back since the suspension of the 2019-20 season after he strained a muscle.

Talks started on how the fans can come back safely

A BBC report has indicated that major sports, including football, rugby, cricket and horse racing, have started working with the Government over how to begin the phased return of fans.

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Premier League restart preview: Everton

Carlo Ancelotti's side entered the break in poor form and maybe he will now give young players, such as Anthony Gordon and Lewis Gibson, a chance

Walcott ruled out for a month

Theo Walcott is set to miss a large part of the restarted 2019-20 season as he recovers from an abdominal operation.

Derby will be played at Goodison Park

The decision to allow the upcoming derby game on June 21 to be played at Goodison Park has finally been made: it will kick off behind closed doors at 7 pm.

CEO praises staff for voluntary wage reductions and deferrals

Everton's Chief Executive, Denise Barett-Baxendale has revealed the extent to which players and senior staff agreed to support the club through the financial uncertainty caused by the coronavirus shutdown.

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Tim Howard's life story made into a film

Amazon has secured the rights to make a feature film based on the life of USA, Manchester United and Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard.

Silva rues “tough moments” and “tough market” in final months at Everton

Former Everton manager, Marco Silva, says that he is a better manager for his experiences in England and that he is looking for his next post, preferably back in the Premier League.

Everton announce Cazoo as new sponsor

Everton have signed a multi-year deal with Cazoo that will see the ecommerce brand become the club's new main sponsorship partner.

Derby venue decision pushed back

The decision on whether the upcoming derby game on June 21 can be played at Goodison Park or should be moved to a neutral venue will not now be taken until Wednesday at the earliest.

Jonjoe Kenny fires one in for Schalke

Jonjoe Kenny scored a fine goal for Schalke to level today's game against Union Berlin in the Bundesliga.

Keane discusses overcoming virus and preparations for restarting the season

Michael Keane has revealed that he contracted COVID-19 but has fully recovered and, thanks to the club's lockdown fitness regimen and recent resumption of training is nearing readiness to resume playing.

Pickford says Everton can win Goodison derby

Jordan Pickford believes Everton “have the ability in the squad” to beat Liverpool when they meet in the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Sunday 21 June.

Derby date set as 'Project Restart' firms up

Updated Everton's delayed Premier League fixture against Liverpool is scheduled to go ahead on Sunday 21 June via Sky free-to-view broadcast.

Son of 1980s hero Stevens diagnosed with leukemia

Former Everton fullback Gary Stevens, who was an integral part of the magnificent trophy-winning side of the 1980s, has announced the sad news that his son has leukemia.

Matthew Pennington stays on with Hull City

Matthew Pennington has signed an extension to his season-long loan deal with Hull City in The Championship.

Baines invited to extend Goodison career for another season

Everton have offered Leighton Baines another one-year contract extension, according to reports.

Mina could be back sooner than thought

Contrary to initial fears that he was facing a layoff of several weeks, Yerry Mina is reportedly targeting a return to training before the end of June.

Josh Bowler extends loan spell at Hull City

Everton's young midfielder, Josh Bowler, has agreed an extension to his loan spell with Hull City that should carry through to the end of the resumed season in The Championship to complete the schedule of fixtures after the Covid-19 lockdown.

Mina joins injury list

Yerry Mina is facing "several weeks" on the sidelines after partially tearing a quad muscle in training.