Everton Rumours

26 Apr 2025 09:31:43
I am truly grateful for Moyes saving our club from relegation, and the damage it would have done to our club. However, some resent rumours leave me greatly concerned that we might be about to repeat some of our recent disastrous decisions.

Signing old stars, past there best on big money long term deals. Lindooft, from united, the two from west ham, plus resigning Keane, or god for bid Harrison, such steps are what put us in this mess.

Without detracting from Moyes achievements, it should be acknowledged that our salvation was considerably assisted by the lamentable quality of the three promote clubs.

The future is surly in young, hungry individuals, and yes they may require some polishing, and will make mistakes along the way, but they would have to be real accident-prone to match the frailtys of a Keane.
I hope my fears are routed in paper rumours, I just don't want our new dawn to fail on a repeat of past mistakes.

26 Apr 2025 11:34:41
Don’t believe everything you see on the internet, Moyes strongest asset is his eye for a player, pienaar cahill yobo the list goes on and on even soucek and coufal at West Ham all relatively unknown. Let’s wait until we actually see the signings he makes before judging?

26 Apr 2025 12:01:38
I totally agree with you PSG. Today’s team sheet speaks volumes. Why oh why pick Harrison yet again and Doucouré and leave out Alcarez. Surely with safety now assured we should be experimenting with some of our younger players to see if they can make the step up next season. Moyes must know by now who he wants to keep and who is not good enough, us fans certainly do. Why keep picking players who in our eyes have no future at the club. Now is the perfect time to blood certain players and maybe save ourselves some money and wages in the transfer window.

26 Apr 2025 14:29:31
He sees them all in training week in week out.

26 Apr 2025 14:57:41
Moyes has not saved us. I never liked Dyche, but as quite a few reckoned, under Dyche we would have finished 15th to 17th. Same as with the messiah who a lot wanted back. Both Dyche and Moyes are like a mathematical equation. Both have a common denominator. Neither go out to win. One went out to not concede goals, the other not to lose. All very well and dandy, but, neither methods will get you challenging for a top 6/ 7 place or, winning a cup to qualify for europe. Successful sides go out to win and have big players some with egos. Neither Dyche or Moyes handle egos or big players. Moyes proved this at Man Utd and in Spain. Both build sides with workhorses and then when gone someone has a mess to sort out. I said some months ago Moyes was not the answer for long term success and nothing has changed my mind. So we enter the final games next week and wonder where we will end up. At least not in the Championship.

26 Apr 2025 15:38:49
Will all change next season Nick, Davey will be be with several new recruits mate, exciting times am glad this season is almost over and he can rebuild in the summer, we stayed up end of mission for him.

26 Apr 2025 16:27:34
Moyes may well see them all in training but that does not always equate to which players to give time to. I read week in week out how improved in training Harrison is, gets to match time and he is consistently lacking. He may well run his legs off, but when it comes to crossing a ball he is rubbish. We need to give game time to Alcarez, Chermiti, Tim not to mention several in the under 21 team.

26 Apr 2025 17:58:03
Get used to it, I wouldn't expect much to change next season under DM.

26 Apr 2025 18:02:14
Of course it does we only see part of it he sees it all, would prefer his judgement myself, but only my opinion also let’s see who comes in in the summer and just as important who goes then we can have a gripe YY.

26 Apr 2025 18:03:08
Yes SD would have kept us up but we wouldn't be safe yet and if you think that being safe on last day is acceptable then you're mad. Moyes clearly has saved us and saved the fans from the doom. And for the 3rd time in 4 weeks I'll end with "raised form breeds raised expectations" DMs going to get a predictable backlash now but until we sign some new players, we have what we have. I agree Alcarez should play more but clearly something with his deal and the financials is being played out and why not as we are safe. Barely any of us can name a youth player let alone a few to step up as we don't have any close enough. Also we have had 5 seriously tough opponents. I'm chuffed generally but now it's all about next season. This ones done. Still think we get a few more wins and will be in mid 40s and SD would be nowhere near that haul. Get real.

26 Apr 2025 18:37:39
Sensible post FBS, until Davey has his own new recruits no point moaning our Team is what it is, we stayed up end of now on to exciting times.

26 Apr 2025 21:38:28
Dyche this season didn't remotely look like getting us to 15th. TFG made the right call at the right time and it worked out forbtheir investment.

27 Apr 2025 09:41:20
Yam Yam, which several u21 players should get game time?

27 Apr 2025 10:43:32
Martin Sharif, Omari Benjamin, Roman Dixon to name but 3. Our current strike force week in week out sadly lacking, we could do worse than giving these guys a shot. Same with Dixon. Ok they might make mistakes but it’s all about getting experience and seeing how these guys can step up. We have nothing to lose in our last few games and who knows we might be surprised.

{Ed025's Note - i think your right YY and cant believe we are playing the same 11 virtually every week mate, i dont want to have a go at at the manager because he has done well results wise but should he really be playing players who have no future with us?, or do Leopards never change their spots?, we will certainly have a better clue when next season starts when hopefully we will have cleared out the dross and brought in some good players..

27 Apr 2025 16:49:14
I don't think we should have an under 21 team. We should play the u18s there instead as it will teach them how to play against bigger, stronger, faster players as i find u21 to be sterile and doesn't provide the appropriate schooling for young players.

Any players they thunk potentially able to make the first team they could send on loan to Championship or abroad to prove they can make it. The list of previous players proves this to be a more effective method to develop players.

27 Apr 2025 18:00:32
Think Ipswich Leicester and Southampton kept us up.

27 Apr 2025 23:42:49
The one answer to concern about Moyes. Our new owner are not big on sentementalty, they have shown at Roma, if the manager does not deliver, afder they have put in squad building support, he is very quickly, down the road, regardless of their attachment to the clubs history.
So, I am far from convinced the he is the man to return Everton to football's top table, but the proof of the pudding will quickly show in the results, but please, no more players brought in at the fag end of their sell by date, big contracts that if they don't deliver, cannot be moved on because they are on redicles wages.

28 Apr 2025 18:07:04
DM has given us what some of the fans, me included, thought was beyond our capabilities, that is PL football at BMD.
When I read stuff about the Hammers and the predicament they are in now and how Potter has pretty much failed to ignite them, I wonder what's next for us, TFG as previously mentioned seem to put results before over sentimentality etc. .
Our new stadium plus investment in new players will certainly be a new benchmark for the supporters and owners alike, I hope David Moyes does well next season, I really do because I am sure the scrutiny dial will be turned up a tad.

25 Apr 2025 16:10:06
Just been reading Tarks will not play again this season after undergoing surgery for a hamstring, get well soon mate and come back fighting fit.

25 Apr 2025 22:28:43
Feel very sorry for him. He was so close to the record. A cracking signing. Has been a proper leader of the team. Just hope she doesn’t start to count against him and that he can come back fitter and stronger.

26 Apr 2025 09:36:04
Just hope he returns next season and plays better than some of this season.

In the meantime, we need to be spared from Michael Keane and his error strewn game management and defending (or lack of it). Play O’Brien in the centre and put Patto, Coleman, Garner or Young (in that order) at RB.

24 Apr 2025 18:12:54
Article in Everton rumours says we are in for a forward from Nantes called Moses Simon apparently he is pushing his agent to make it happen and we are pushing the deal from our end according to the article any of the Ed’s any knowledge on this one or fellow posters with inside info?
Thanks in advance.

{Ed025's Note - nothing my end just yet Big C, but that means very little at this stage mate..

24 Apr 2025 18:44:13
Cheers Ed thanks for your reply, keep us posted if you hear anything. Also that should be in ‘Everton rumours’ not rumours damn autocorrect.

{Ed025's Note - thats ok mate..

24 Apr 2025 19:09:09
That change from news to rumours appears to be happening at your end ed.

{Ed025's Note - that is probably down to me mate, i have got fingers like a blind cobbler.. :)

24 Apr 2025 19:17:44
Moses Simon seems to have been around for ages. Decent player. I read he's pushing his agent for move because he wants to play under Moyes.

25 Apr 2025 10:42:42
Isn’t he 30 this year? No real experience outside of France which isn’t exactly the most competitive league. I am hoping we move away from this type of signing unless he is a cheap stop gap until we can get in someone young with potential that has resale value.

25 Apr 2025 18:30:54
He can play anywhere over the front line. Good player and whilst he's unproven at prem level, a lot of players are until they end up signing. Would be a decent addition.

26 Apr 2025 13:22:03
Not the wide man I would like us to go after tbh. End product is poor and inconsistent. Good physical attributes but nothing great from a technical perspective.

23 Apr 2025 16:44:24
Official then Burnley to fight Everton in court this summer for compensation,

23 Apr 2025 17:53:26
Well if it’s a fight I suggest we get Bellew in.

{Ed025's Note - Tony v Dyche would be good.. :)

23 Apr 2025 18:57:36
Think he would win it mate.

23 Apr 2025 19:31:19
Can of worms.

23 Apr 2025 21:12:51
Still don't see where our on field advantage came from. Thought most our losses were due to stadium. Not our fault Burnley were pure gash that season. And if man city lose their case then surely any team below them has a right to sue them.

23 Apr 2025 22:26:14
Be amazed if this gets to court - will have massive implications for the premier league if does go ahead and will potentially lead to other clubs challenging each other and make a mockery of the premier league.

There is no way the Prenier league will want it’s brand tarnished by this which is what would happen.

23 Apr 2025 12:47:54
Not sure what this means but it means something! US fund manager Christopher Sarofim, a minority owner of the NFL’s Houston Texans, has joined the board of Everton FC after buying into the club’s ownership group.

Sarofim, 63, is chairman of Fayez Sarofim and Co, a fund set up by his father which manages $30bn in assets, and a friend of new Everton owner Dan Friedkin.

He has bought an undisclosed minority stake in Roundhouse Capital, which Friedkin set up to buy the Premier League club last year, and will become a board observer at Everton.

“Christopher Sarofim is someone I have known and respected for many years, ” said Friedkin.

23 Apr 2025 13:27:45
Hopefully means more money in the pot for club costs and transfers mate.

23 Apr 2025 14:46:30
Another Billionaire can’t have too many of them.

23 Apr 2025 19:27:57
Looks a good move this one.

23 Apr 2025 19:34:29
How many billionaires does it take to run a football club properly…?

23 Apr 2025 20:24:34
As the late great 02 said in the early days, expect the Friedkins to look immediately to outside investors to share the load. I'd expect another 1 or 2 within 12 months.

23 Apr 2025 22:28:26
Fans shouldn’t get excited and think this appointment will mean more money to spend.

Its a sensible appointment of an experienced businessman who will bring a wealth of experience which will hopefully stand the club in good stead for further investment and development - it won’t see his money being used to bolster the squad.

22 Apr 2025 19:19:56
Reading that we could get a cut price deal on Tom Fellows, be a good start to much needed new recruits.

{Ed025's Note - that would be a good start GB, i would like us to get some business done early myself mate because it seem that in previous seasons we have been waiting for scraps from clubs who have done deals early, lets hope these new owners buck that trend..

22 Apr 2025 19:34:04
Yep that’s for sure Ed, looking forward to this summer going to to be a cracker mate, with BMD and our new owners and hopefully a good few signings and out goings as well mate.

{Ed025's Note - im just taking it as it comes GB, im sure we will keep players i want to go and buy players i dont really want thats just the way it is, but im going to try not to moan.. :)

22 Apr 2025 20:00:41
I do not know for sure but even with the rescheduling of debt we must still be careful. TFG are no mugs.

22 Apr 2025 19:51:57
Can’t please all the people all of the time eh mate, one thing that is for certain we now have a much much brighter future eh.

{Ed025's Note - its looking that way mate, im not asking for the earth i just want us to be competitive and not looking over our shoulders at the relegation zone...is that too much to ask? COYB..

22 Apr 2025 20:11:29
I keep reading those days are now at last over and there will be a decent war chest available for Davey.

22 Apr 2025 22:28:56
Would love some early business and offloading a bunch of deadwood but this is Everton…

Best to strap yourself in and go along with the ride even if it is more Nemesis at Alton towers than the mini railway at Southport pier!

21 Apr 2025 11:17:11
Do any Eds think we have a chance of signing Liam Delap?

I think the likes of Tom Fellows and Charlie Alcarez would be brilliant acquisitions but somebody like Delap would be an amazing marquee signing going into BMD.

{Ed025's Note - i think he will go to a top 4 side myself WT, but i would love us to get him mate..

21 Apr 2025 13:00:25
Think he will rejoin City who will loan him out depending on who they want to buy. Can see a deal where Branthwaite is wanted by City plus we get offered Delap on loan plus 30m.

21 Apr 2025 14:09:45
With so many teams looking for a number 9, just can’t see us being in the race for him.

21 Apr 2025 13:57:34
What do you mean Ed’s we will be a top 4 team mate lol.

{Ed025's Note - i would like to think so Penysarn but we have to learn to walk before we can run mate.. :)

21 Apr 2025 18:25:47
If City wanted Branthwaite then would ask for Delap but not as a loan. Swap plus cash let's see just how badly they want him.

21 Apr 2025 19:08:49
If he goes to city, then good luck to the kid. He could be playing week out for Everton. Rather than stuck on the bench for city.

21 Apr 2025 23:02:18
Cookie you genuinely think we’d let Branthwaite go for £30m and the option to loan Delap for a season?

That’s like a £40m package tops!

Think the only way Branthwaite goes to city and we did actually want Delap then it would be Delap coming to us on a permanent plus something like £40m cash and a sell on fee included in any future sale of Delap.

Branthwaite all day long is a £70m+ player.

No way is Delap currently worth more than £30m based on one season in the league.

22 Apr 2025 17:25:13
I said that would be city's initial offer. Think it will end up at 50-60m plus Delap on loan for year before we accept. But I don't know just a feeling.

23 Apr 2025 22:33:13
Sorry cookie didn’t see anything regarding an “initial” offer just read what you’d written.

Will be interesting to see what happens with JB - unfortunately think there’ll be a lot of interest in him this closed season - hopefully don’t need to sell but if we do decide to we should be in a decent position to negotiate for once.

17 Apr 2025 17:35:06
Looks like Gueye won't sign an extension to his contract with us, been reading he's off to the Saudi pro league,

17 Apr 2025 19:19:51
Yes I've just been reading the same, it's a shame as he was by far our best midfielder.

17 Apr 2025 19:30:09
He's played very good this season. Might think he's given all he can and won't be able to next season.

17 Apr 2025 22:48:41
Who ever knows for sure but I agree, he's been immense the last 18 months after a below par first season back. He's no spring chicken and the worst thing would be his level nose diving and him leaving under a cloud of disappointment next summer. Been great for us mostly over 2 spells and deserves a final big pay day in Saudi, if it happens. Hopefully a few more will go with him.

18 Apr 2025 07:39:24
If gueye leaves go and get nico raskin from rangers davey if your reading this kids class.

18 Apr 2025 11:36:26
He’s done well for us and whatever he decides to to do I wish him all the best.

19 Apr 2025 06:47:40
Toffeeloyalist, he is class in a very poor Rangers side, playing in the equivalent of the English lower Championship (at a stretch) / league 1.

19 Apr 2025 08:00:30
He's also a starter for Belgium and dominated in every match rangers played in Europe.

19 Apr 2025 09:13:55
Good luck to the man whatever he does. Very impressive at his age, and has been head and shoulders above some in that team.

20 Apr 2025 17:37:20
Hope he can be persuaded to give it one last whirl, perhaps with a nice big bonus if we do well in first season at BMD.

15 Apr 2025 19:24:49
A certain site, has us selling, Branthwaight, and Armstrong, and saying we have no hope of landing Delap, as he will pick united or spurs, well looking at the table, that does not seem automatic.
Spurs, perennial also ranes, and United are in a whole dug by mister Radcliffe ( and long my it continue)
So, Branthwaight is staying, Armstrong an Everton star in the making, and Delap banging in 20 for us, first season.

15 Apr 2025 19:40:44
I was reading Delap wants to join Chelsea and play with his pal palmer and European football 🤷‍♂️ and just seen spurs want mycko because city fancy undogie. And the transfer bollox continues lol 😆.

16 Apr 2025 00:13:13
I would understand if he picked Chelsea over us Ron. London, more recent success, higher wages. We have improved under Davey but our squad is still poor.

If Spurs want to take Myko, I would be all for it. Average fullback that needs replacing if we want to kick on next year and challenge for top half/ Europe. There are 10 left backs better than him, which by that logic, means we need an upgrade.

16 Apr 2025 07:31:19
Oh no i totally agree about delap preferring Chelsea but can't see spurs wanting myko they like attacking fullbacks. Both team's will probably have new managers in the summer aswell.

16 Apr 2025 07:49:41
Myko has been solid since moysey came back we have the best defence in that league wouldn't want to break it up. salah never got a sniff in the two derby's maybe spuds are seeing that.

16 Apr 2025 12:10:24
Did salah not assist and score at Goodison. And I'm not arguing with you TL but i haver never rated myko so I won't change my mind. out of position for me to much.

16 Apr 2025 14:10:50
I think he is reaping the rewards of the other 4 in that defence tbh TL.

I will never knock Myko as he tries his hardest but there is just no escaping how limited he is for me. Totally agree Ron, the amount of chances/ goals conceded as a result is concerning.

I think it is very achievable to get somebody in who is as solid defensively but offers more on the ball and going forward. As I say, there are comfortably 10 better than him in this league, let alone further afield.

16 Apr 2025 16:33:56
To be fair to him I thought he did a great job on Salah at Anfield. Also when he first came to us he got forward a lot. Maybe working under Dyche has taken the edge off the lad?

16 Apr 2025 17:50:45
Do you reckon so Brass.

I think he is dreadful going forward. No ability on the ball to beat a man or deliver it. 1 assist per season on average in roughly 3 seasons is so poor in todays game.

One of the easiest positions for us to improve this summer. It would have been the same on the other flank had Moyes not played a masterstroke in playing Big Jake there.

Again, nothing personal against Myko as he tries within his limits but his limits are very apparent.

16 Apr 2025 20:17:52
So have a go at Micky because he doesn’t get forward and cross a ball, but O’Brien who doesn’t get forward and cross a ball is doing great?

16 Apr 2025 22:17:52
Just saying he did a good job on Salah at Anfield. On another point it might help him get forward more if we had some consistency from our wide men. We rotate them more than a pig on a spit.

17 Apr 2025 13:32:08
Have a go? Can you not read plain English. Not once but twice did I say it wasn't personal. You do realise that you can pass an opinion on a player without "having a go" don't you?

Bit of a strange thing to compare the two of them but hey, you did, so may as well break it down.

O'Brien has played 12 games, Myko over 100. One is playing in his actual position and one is being asked to fill in as a makeshift RB. One has scored 0 goals and 0 has scored 2. One is in his first season after being practically abused by the previous manager and one is in his 4th.

19 Apr 2025 06:59:29
Certainly getting forward more under our refreshed coaching staff. I never rated Bainesy as a fullback but great as a wingback particularly with peanut. O'brien is earmarked as in a future CB partnership and has benefitted by having non-other than Harrison in front of him. See what our Summer brings. A massive ask but RB, RW, LB, CM and Striker needed but where do the funds come from?

15 Apr 2025 18:58:23
A certain site, has us selling, Branthwaight, and Armstrong, and saying we have no hope of landing Delap, as he will pick united or spurs, well looking at the table, that does not seem automatic.
Spurs, perennial also ranes, and United are in a whole dug by mister Radcliffe ( and long my it continue)
So, Branthwaight is staying, Armstrong an Everton star in the making, and Delap banging in 20 for us, first season.

{Ed025's Note - lets hope so mate..

15 Apr 2025 18:36:24
The rags really are comical. Saying we are thinking of selling Armstrong Blackburn for 10m. Really?

15 Apr 2025 19:42:03
I did see last week they wanted him on loan can't see us selling him myself.

16 Apr 2025 16:34:50
Armstrong is the future of this club, selling him would be mental.