Manchester United enquired about the services of Amadou Onana during the summer, according to new reports.
Meanwhile, Sean Dyche has revealed that Everton have been in dialogue with Tottenham Hotspur over potentially renegotiating Dele transfer terms.
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Gbamin 'very close' to signing for USL Dunkerque
Jean-Philippe Gbamin is 'very close' to signing for USL Dunkerque.
That's according to French publicaton L’Equipe, via Sport Witness, who are reporting that the Ivorian is close to joining the French second tier side until the end of the season.
Everton terminated the final year of the midfielder's contract on transfer deadline day. The 27-year-old joined from Mainz for £25m in 2019 but his spell at the club was wrecked by injuries.
He managed only eight games for the club, including six in the Premier League, and spent last season on loan at Trabzonspor.
Everton Fan Advisory Board launch new initiative
The Everton Fan Advisory Board have revealed they are launching a new initiative ahead of Saturday’s home game against Brighton.
The initiative is part of their plans to improve their communication and engagement with the Everton fanbase.
“Following on from successful fan engagement projects such as a Zoom session to gather questions for 777 and a recent survey regarding Everton’s Fan Engagement Plan, the FAB are aiming to hold in-person, drop-in sessions before every home game, downstairs in St Luke’s Church,” a release from the FAB confirmed.
“Evertonians are invited to take part in informal, ad-hoc discussions with members of the FAB to find out what they do, the progress of ongoing projects, and to discuss any issues that they would like the FAB to raise with the club.”
Communications lead for the FAB, Paul McMonnies said: “When I joined the FAB, one of the key things I was keen to improve was the communication between ourselves and the fans.
"I also wanted to get our faces and voices out there a bit more, so that people realise that the Fan Advisory Board isn’t just some faceless entity - it’s actually made up of 11 Evertonians, with a common goal of trying to make a better Everton.
“These sessions will hopefully give our fellow supporters the chance to see the more human side of the FAB and to ask us directly about how we operate and what we’re working on, as well as how they would like us to best represent their opinions on all things Everton.”
Onana makes Everton transfer admission
Amadou Onana has insisted he is not thinking about a move away from Everton in the January transfer window.
Speaking to Belgium publicaion DH Net, via Sport Witness, the midfielder said: “I grew a lot mentally last season.
“I always fought for trophies or places of honor. The mindset is different, you have to get used to losing almost every weekend. It was hard. The pressure was enormous because there was the weight of the story weighing on our shoulders.
“I would have blamed myself all my life for a club like that to be in the Championship. We were reminded of it daily, so it didn’t come out of my head.
“I’m still learning. Personally, and football-wise. We have to defend, run and suffer more this season. And I take that stuff.
“For the future, I don’t ask myself too many questions. Only my performance will take me where I want. I’m not thinking about leaving in January.”
Carabao Cup tie details confirmed
The date and kick-off time for Everton's Carabao Cup quarter-final tie against Fulham have been confirmed.
The Blues will welcome Marco Silva's side to Goodison Park on Tuesday, December 19, with the game kicking off at 7.45pm.
Brighton fitness update
Via the Athletic's Andy Naylor, Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi has been addressing the media this afternoon.
He's reportedly stated that right back Tariq Lamptey will be fit to make the trip to Goodison Park, however the same can't be said for left back Pervis Estupinan.
On results over the last month or so, the Italian also admitted: "I'm not happy with our performances, or not enough. There are many reasons. We are conceding too many goals. We have to do better."
Abdoulaye Doucoure message
Abdoulaye Doucoure posted this message after renewing his Everton contract this Friday lunchtime:
Delighted to have sign a new contract. Its means a lot for me and family to extended our stay in this Beautiful club. I fall
— Abdoulaye Doucouré (@abdoudoucoure16) November 3, 2023
In love with this club since the moment I’ve sign here Thanks to the Blues Fans for all your support. UP THE TOFFEES !! pic.twitter.com/Vb6gw6dm2p
Jean-Philippe Gbamin's next club
Months after exiting his Everton contract, Jean-Philippe Gbamin is yet to find another club.
Plenty of speculation has occurred suggesting where he will end up, and well the latest hint may be a surprise.
L'Equipe believe the 28-year-old is on track to join USL Dunkerque in France's second tier - quite the drop off from the Premier League.
Aboulaye Doucoure praises Sean Dyche and Kevin Thelwell after agreeing new Everton deal
How about some great lunchtime news?
Everton have now confirmed midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure has extended his contract beyond the end the season.
The 30-year-old has agreed terms to stay until 2025, praising Sean Dyche and Kevin Thelwell as he did so.
Read the full story HERE.
Carlo Ancelotti explains Bill Kenwright's three-word message in tribute to Everton chairman
Speaking to the club, former Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has paid tribute to the late chairman Bill Kenwright.
The Italian may have left the Blues behind to take up a second stint at 14-time European champions Real Madrid, though his memories of Kenwright from his 18-month stay at Goodison Park are evidently fond ones to look back on, as explained in a recording.
Read the full story HERE.
Shock Beto claim
Written in print by Italian outlet Corriere Dello Sport yesterday, Juventus allegedly hope to sign Everton striker Beto in January.
Normally reported interest in a striker would seem normal, but only a few months after signing for the Blues? It would certainly be a surprise, even if he is yet to adapt to English football properly.
Crysencio Summerville speculation
Leeds United's Crysencio Summerville has re-entered the transfer rumour mill following recent stand-out performances in the Championship, with Everton one of the clubs mentioned as interested.
Here in his Daily Briefing on Thursday, Fabrizio Romano hinted that his willingness to stay put may not be as firm as once thought:
"I mentioned Everton, Bournemouth and Burnley as clubs interested in Crysencio Summerville last summer but he decided to stay at Leeds.
"In January it could change – I’m not aware of anything advanced yet but this could change in the next few weeks as many clubs are following him, though I can’t comment on any concrete names for the moment."
Everton hold Dele transfer talks as injury latest revealed
In his press conference on Thursday, Sean Dyche revealed that Kevin Thelwell has been in talks with his Tottenham Hotspur counterparts attempting to renegotiate the terms of Dele's transfer.
The attacking midfielder is in the final year of his Everton contract, the terms of which currently state that the Blues must pay out £10m to his former club once 20 appearances have been made. He has made 13 at the time of writing.
Dele is currently out injured but is working his way back to fitness.
Read the full story HERE.
Sean Dyche press conference recap
Everton boss Sean Dyche will be hoping his side can make it four wins from their last five outings this weekend, as they prepare to take on Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League.
Looking to follow up their impressive 3-0 win over Burnley in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening, the Toffees look to be boasting a full bill of health heading into the clash with Roberto De Zerbi's side. Current absentees Seamus Coleman, Dele Alli and Andre Gomes are all still closing in on their individual returns to full fitness.
The Seagulls themselves have endured an up-and-down start to the season, with their most impressive result a 3-1 away win at Manchester United back in September, although they were beaten 6-1 by high-flyers Aston Villa at Villa Park just over a month ago.
Dyche spoke on a range of different topics at Finch Farm earlier this afternoon, from Arnaut Danjuma's form to the impressive business conducted by Brighton in the transfer market over the last few years. Scroll down to read exactly what Dyche had to say to the media...
Read the full story, here.
Onana transfer interest
According to The Athletic, Everton midfielder Amadou Onana "generated plenty of interest" during the summer - with Manchester United reportedly enquiring about him.
Onana made the move to Goodison Park in the summer of 2022 and was one of the Blues' best performers last campaign.
