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Everton are reportedly one of a number of Premier League clubs with a long-standing interest in Villarreal and Spain defender Pau Torres, who was heavily-linked with a move to Manchester United last summer. Meanwhile, the Blues are said to be readying a January bid for Udinese centre-back Rodrigo Becao.
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Frank Lampard's tough admission
Frank Lampard believes Everton were always destined for a 'tough' season and has offered an insight into how he plans to approach his side's upcoming Sydney Super Cup matches.
The Blues landed Down Under on Wednesday after the Premier League paused for the World Cup. Everton arrived in Australia one point above the drop zone.
Read the full story HERE
England vs Iran
How do you fancy England to get on in their World Cup opener against Iran on Monday afternoon?
Jordan Pickford is likely to start in goal for Gareth Southgate's side with Conor Coady taking a place on the bench.
Conor Coady having fun
Everton defender Conor Coady was having fun in Qatar before the start of the World Cup with England as he took on a member of the media at darts before his press conference.
Pau Torres targeted by Everton
Villarreal will reportedly demand a club-record fee for defender Pau Torres in January.
That's according to a report by 90min.com, who are reporting that Villarreal are ready to sell the defender and although they are unlikely to demand his full £55m release clause, they will still want upwards of their previous record sale of £40m.
The report goes on to claim that Everton have a long-standing interest in Torres, with Wolves, PSG and Inter Milan all named as possible destinations for the centre-back.
Enjoying the beach
The Everton squad were enjoying the sun on Bondi Beach in Australia as they begin their training camp while the World Cup is on.
Frank Lampard will be hoping for better results once the Premier League resumes on Boxong Day.
Ronald Koeman makes Memphis Depay admission
Ronald Koeman has revealed he changed his mind about Memphis Depay after holding talks with his fellow Dutchman about a potential move to Everton.
Koeman became Blues manager in 2016 and led the side to seventh in the Premier League after his first campaign. However, a poor beginning to the 2017/18 season meant that he was given his marching orders - with his final match being a humbling 5-2 home defeat to Arsenal in October 2017.
Read the full story HERE
Lampard makes 'tough' Everton relegation fight admission
Frank Lampard believes Everton were always destined for a 'tough' season following last year's relegation battle and has offered an insight into how he plans to approach his side's upcoming Sydney Super Cup matches.
The Blues landed Down Under on Wednesday after the Premier League paused for the World Cup. Everton arrived in Australia one point above the drop zone.
As a result of last Saturday's defeat to Bournemouth, Everton have now lost five of their last seven top-flight games and were also dumped out of the Carabao Cup by the Cherries just days before last weekend’s game at the Vitality Stadium.
Connor O'Neill has the full story here.
Everton linked with Loftus-Cheek
Everton are reportedly monitoring the progress of Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
That is according to Simon Phillips, who is reporting that the Chelsea midfielder is a target for the Blues and that they are ready to move in with a teasing bid in the January transfer window.
The report from Phillips goes on to claim that Loftus-Cheek's Chelsea future now looking a little more uncertain than before and the Stamford Bridge club are looking to make decision.
Villarreal 'name Torres fee'
Villarreal will reportedly demand a club-record fee for defender Pau Torres in January.
That's according to a report by 90min.com, who are reporting that Villarreal are ready to sell the defender and although they are unlikely to demand his full £55m release clause, they will still want upwards of their previous record sale of £40m.
The report goes on to claim that Everton have a long-standing interest in Torres, with Wolves, PSG and Inter Milan all named as possible destinations for the centre-back.
