Welcome to the Liverpool Echo's transfer Deadline Day live blog covering all things Everton.
The Toffees have added Ashley Young, Youssef Chermiti and Beto to the squad on permanent deals, while Arnaut Danjuma and Jack Harrison have come in on loan.
However, with the team languishing at the bottom of the Premier League table, there is a feeling more incomings may be needed if the Blues are to steer clear of another relegation scrap this season.
The likes of Maxwel Cornet, Kamaldeen Sulemana and Wilfried Gnonto continue to be linked with possible arrivals. In terms outgoings, Alex Iwobi is said to be in talks with Fulham; the likes of Demarai Gray, Andre Gomes and Jean-Philippe Gbamin have also been tipped to leave the club throughout the summer window.
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Everton transfer state of play
Everton are set for an intense end to the summer transfer window with the big question of the final hours being whether they can take advantage of anticipated outgoings.
Alex Iwobi and Tom Cannon are both in the advanced stages of permanent exits from the club and have travelled for medicals with Fulham and Leicester City, respectively. A late Brentford move for Neal Maupay, on what the ECHO understands would be a loan with an option to buy, is also underway while French club Lille has expressed interest in a loan deal for Demarai Gray.
Everton have been linked to potential incomings including reports of a resumed interest in Leeds United winger Wilfried Gnonto. The ECHO understands Leeds’ position remains as it has done throughout the summer on the Italy international however - that the club does not wish to sell him and believes it is in a strong position to rebuff interest.
Everton Deadline Day Latest
That is all from our Everton deadline day coverage.
Alex Iwobi is still expected to leave Everton and join Fulham as things stand.
Here are the latest stories.
Neal Maupay and Gbamin leave Everton as further departures expected
Sean Dyche opens up on Everton's 'biggest' transfer challenge this summer
Neal Maupay Update
Demarai Gray Twist
Demarai Gray is set to stay at Everton according to reports.
Gray has been linked with an exit for the entire summer and has not played a single minute of the new campaign.
Alex Iwobi Update
Alan Myers claims Alex Iwobi will be announced as a Fulham player shortly.
A deal sheet - which allows a transfer to be completed after the window closes at 11pm - will be filed.
Maxwell Cornet Update
Footy Insider reckon Everton are in 'advanced talks' with Maxwel Cornet.
Cornet is on the bench for West Ham United this evening but the report claims a deal is close.
Neal Maupay Arrives
Neal Maupay has arrived at former club Brentford according to Alan Myers.
Alzate Update
Roberto De Zerbi has not ruled out reported Everton target Steven Alzate leaving the club on deadline day.
The Brighton and Hove Albion manager admitted Alzate is in a 'difficult' position on the South Coast but insists he can remain 'important'.
De Zerbi said: "Unfortunately it is difficult to have more than two players in every position.
"I spoke this morning and last week with him. We will see in the next hour in the transfer market and then I can answer you.
"But if he stays, I will not forget him. We will play a lot of games and I think Alzate can become important during the season.”
Harrison Reed Latest
Harrison Reed is unlikely to join Everton this evening according to latest reports.
The Fulham midfielder has been linked with several clubs this summer.
Three Outgoings
Journalist Fraser Fletcher believes it would be 'surprising' if Everton make a late deadline day signing.
He also claims Alex Iwobi, Tom Cannon and Neal Maupay are set to depart.
Maxwel Cornet Update
Maxwel Cornet is on the bench for West Ham United this evening.
Cornet has been linked with Everton but a move now looks unlikely with his involvement at Luton.
Davy Klaassen Move
Former Everton midfielder Davy Klaassen has joined Inter Milan from Ajax.
Just something to break up your deadline day, anyway.
Luis Sinisterra Latest
Alan Myers claims Luis Sinisterra could join Bournemouth today.
The Leeds United winger is the latest in a line of Leeds wingers to be linked with Everton this summer.
At this stage the ECHO understands there is no concrete interest from Goodison Park.
Malik Mothersille Update
Teenage striker Malik Mothersille has said his goodbyes to Chelsea but is not expected to join Everton, where he has spent time on trial.
The 19-year-old prospect has been part of the Blues’ Under-21s squad for each of its three Premier League 2 matches so far this season. He is not part of the squad that has travelled to London for its game with West Ham United on Friday night, however.
Mothersille was valued at Chelsea and the club opened talks with him about a new deal last year. They did not lead to an extension though and his contract expired this summer.
The starlet made his debut for the Everton U21s when he came off the bench for the defeat to Liverpool on the opening day of the Premier League 2 campaign.
On Friday, he confirmed on social media that he was leaving Chelsea for a “new challenge”. The player did not state where that would be, but the ECHO understands Everton did not pursue a deal. Mothersille wrote on Instagram: “I want to take this time to thank God for giving me the opportunity to represent Chelsea over the past 3 years. Loads of good memories and friends made. Time for a new challenge.”
Kamaldeen Sulemana Update
Kamaldeen Sulemana is set to stay at Southampton according to the latest reports.
He was linked with a move to Everton earlier today.
Onto the next one?
Merson gives verdict on Iwobi deal
Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson has given his verdict on Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi's proposed move to Fulham.
Iwobi has entered the final year of his contract at the Blues, with reports suggesting that the club have agreed a £22m fee with Fulham. However, Merson has questioned the club's decision to cash in on the 27-year-old.
”I am shocked. Everton need to keep their players," Merson told Sky Sports News. “I thought Iwobi was one of their better players last season in a terrible season. For me, I’m quite shocked with that. Very shocked. Good signing for Fulham.”
Leicester boss on striker search amid Cannon move
Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca has been quizzed about his side's search for a striker as Everton forward Tom Cannon edges closer to joining the Foxes in a deal worth up to £7.5m.
Maresca initially played down suggestions that Leicester could be busy on deadline day during his press conference on Friday afternoon. However, he did admit that the club are in need of a striker, particularly with Kelechi Ihenacho and Patson Daka potentially away during AFCON later in the season, while both forwards have also been linked with late exits.
Asked about the chances of any deadline day deals, Maresca replied, “I don’t think so, to be honest because it’s almost finished. But as I’ve always said, there are still some hours, so we’ll see."
However, when pushed on the need for a striker, he admitted: "Yes, could be, especially because in January there is the AFCON competition. So it could be, we’ll see.”
Leeds 'playing hardball' over Wilfried Gnonto deal
The transfer saga surrounding Wilfried Gnonto continues to rumble on.
Everton have been linked with the young forward throuhout the summer and there have been conflicting reports over the progress of a potential deal across deadline day. Sky Sports journalist Alan Irwin has insisteed that the Leeds man remains on the club's radar but the Blues could be forced to turn to Southampton forward Sulemana.
“[Everton] are looking in wide areas and Wilfried Gnonto is definitely a target but Leeds are playing hardball," the reporter told Sky Sports News. “Leeds want to keep him.
"Everton are doing their utmost to try and prise him away and bring him here to Goodison Park. If they can’t do a deal for Gnonto then Kamaldeen Sulemana from Southampton would be a target."
Everton land possible windfall
Former Blues defender Niels Nkounkou has joined Eintracht Frankfurt, which could help boost Everton's coffers.
Nkounkou made seven appearances for Everton overall and sealed a loan switch to Saint Etienne in January. The French side made his move permanent but have opted to make an immediate proift on the left-back.
Earlier this summer, L'Equipe reported that Everton would earn 30% of any 'captain gain' the French side earn from a subsequent transfer, with Nkounkou claimed to be valued at around €10m after successful stitnt in Ligue 2.
Niels Nkounkou wird ein Adlerträger!
— Eintracht Frankfurt (@Eintracht) September 1, 2023
Der französische U21-Nationalspieler wechselt von der AS St. Etienne zur Eintracht, bei der er einen Vertrag bis 2028 unterschrieben hat.#SGE
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Everton set to be dealt Luis Sinisterra blow
Everton are set to be dealt a blow over reported target Luis Sinisterra.
Fabrizio Romano has stated that a loan move to Bournemouth is 'being finalised' for the Leeds winger, subject to a medical.
Everton had previously been linked with 'exploring' a move for Sinisterra as an alternative to his Leeds teammate Wilfried Gnonto.
Bournemouth reach verbal agreement to sign Luis Sinisterra from Leeds United, here we go! #AFCB
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 1, 2023
Deal being finalised between clubs as player already accepted.
Understand it’s loan move for winger set to travel for medical. pic.twitter.com/VpIELehRiW
Everton 'not willing' to submit new Gnonto offer
Everton reportedly had a bid rejected for Leeds winger Wilfried Gnonto on Thursday night.
BBC Sport journalist Shamoon Hafez has shared that the Toffees saw a £27.5m fee turned down by Leeds, who value Gnonto at £30m. It is said to have been Everton's third bid for the winger, with the Blues 'not willing to go any higher'.
Everton state of play as it stands on deadline day
There's just under eight hours to go until the transfer window slams shut for the summer and here's the state of play for Everton as it stands:
- Sky Sports have reported that Alex Iwobi has arrived at Fulham's training ground for his medical ahead of a £22m move.
- Tom Cannon is expected to complete a permanent move to Leicester City, which could rise to £7.5m.
- There are conflicting reports surrounding the club's interest in Leed United's Wilfried Gnonto as the BBC maintain that the Yorkshire side have no plans to sell, though Italian outlets say otherwise. Gnonto's teammate Luis Sinisterra and West Ham's Maxwell have been listed as other options.
- Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Everton have reached a 'verbal agreement' with Brentford over a loan deal for Neal Maupay.
- There continues to be uncertainity around Demarai Gray's future, with LOSC Lille emerging as surprise contenders for his signature.
A lot could happen before the 11pm deadline, so stay tuned!
Everton dealt Che Adams blow
Everton have been dealt a blow over reported target Che Adams.
The Athletic report that Southampton have 'blocked' a potential move to Wolves - which is said to have been a loan with a possible £15m obligation - and the striker is now 'unlikely to leave' the club.
Adams has scored three goals in as many leagye games in the Championship so far this season.
#SaintsFC have blocked a move for Che Adams to Wolves. Talks had centred on a season loan with £15m option & possible obligation. Unlikely to leave as it stands. Other strikers Paul Onuachu & Dom Ballard set to depart the club.
— Jacob Tanswell (@J_Tanswell) September 1, 2023
Story w/@David_Ornsteinhttps://t.co/pw2ZikIHCK
Everton 'explore' move for another Leeds winger
Everton are said to be 'exploring' a move for another Leeds United winger.
The Toffees have already signed Jack Harrison from Elland Road this summer and have been constantly linked with a move for Italy international Wilfried Gnonto. The Daily Express states that Everton have 'reopened' talks over Gnonto and hope Leeds will 'soften their position' in the final hours of the window.
However, it is said that the Blues will consider turning their attention to his teammate Luis Sinisterra, if negotiations over Gnonto 'fail to bear fruit'. Everton are claimed to also be admirers of fellow Leeds winger Crysencio Summerville, who pushed for an exit earlier this summer.
Everton reach 'verbal agreement' over Neal Maupay exit
Football journalist Fabrzio Romano has reported that Everton have reached a 'verbal agreement' for Neal Maupay to join Brentford on loan.
The deal is said to include an option to buy, with Maupay claimed to be travelling for a medical. The forward scored just once for Everton last season but enjoyed a successful spell with Brentford earlier in his career, scoring 41 goals in 95 games.
EXCLUSIVE: Brentford reached verbal agreement to sign Neal Maupay on loan with buy option from Everton #DeadlineDay
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 1, 2023
Player on his way to medical tests right now. pic.twitter.com/rnvuGYln2S
