Everton are repotedly targeting a move for Aston Villa midfielder Leander Dendoncker but could face a struggle for his signature in the January transfer window.
The Blues are also said to face competition from Leeds United for Gent's Archie Brown. Mewnwhile, there continues to be noise surrounding Mason Holgate's loan spell at Southampton, where his lack of minutes are claimed to have prompted plenty of interest in the 27-year-old centre-back.
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Everton expected to choose Castore as new kit makers
Sportswear brand Castore is set to add more football teams to its growing client base, although the co-founder of the company refused to be drawn on whether Everton would be one of them.
Everton's current kit deal with Danish manufacturers Hummel finishes at the end of the current campaign and, while the club hasn’t indicated what the course of action will be for next season and beyond, a potential switch has been mooted.
Read Dave Powell's full story HERE
Everton fan protest replaces Premier League lion with rat
Protests against Everton’s 10-point deduction have been taken to the Premier League’s headquarters once again.
Influential fan group the 1878s, which has led the organised supporter demonstrations over the punishment, has hired a van with a video screen to display campaign messages and banners outside the organisation’s London base.
Read the full story HERE
Press conference headlines
Everton manager Sean Dyche has spoken to reporters at Finch Farm.
The Blues boss is preapring to return to his former club Burnley for the first time on Saturday evening and has given an update on the injuries within his squad, as well as hinting at his team selection:
- Sean Dyche gives injury update as Everton without six players for Burnley clash
Sean Dyche drops Everton selection hint after Jarrad Branthwaite suspension
Sean Dyche press conference
The Everton boss is set to speak to the media ahead of the weekend's game at Burnley.
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Former Everton defender presented with 1969/70 league medal
Former Everton defender Frank D’Arcy has finally been presented with a winners' medal for the 1969/70 season.
D'Arcy made five appearance during the title-wiinning campaign and a recent change in eligibility criteria means that he now qualifies for a medal, which was presented to him at home by Ian Snodin.
“I was delighted when the Club told me I was due a medal,” D’Arcy told the club website. “It’s been a long time coming but I’ve got it now and it means everything to me. They were great days and to have been part of an Everton squad that won the title is something I am very proud of.”
Mason Holgate in Rangers transfer claim
Everton defender Mason Holgate has seemingly attracted plenty of interest ahead of the January transfer window.
The centre-back has struggled for minutes at Southampton and could be recalled by the Blues. This has led the likes of Middlesbrough and Watford to be linked with the 27-year-old. However, ex-England international Carlton Palmer has claimed that Holgate could struggle to turn down a reported moive to Rangers:
"Middlesbrough are in urgent need of defensive cover and Holgate at 27 has got Premier League experience," Palmer told Football League World.
"Wherever he goes, Everton will want to see him playing, but the opportunity to join Glasgow Rangers might prove too big a draw than Middlesbrough or Watford."
Everton 'keeping an eye' on Archie Brown
Everton are claimed to be among the teams 'keeping an eye' on Gent's Archie Brown.
The 21-year-old has excelled in Belgium and Switzerland since leaving Derby County's academy in 2021. A report from the Daily Mail has said that Everton are among the teams interested in the full-back.
However, Burnley and Leeds have also been linked with a move for Brown, who is also thought to be in contention for an England U21 call-up.
Aston Villa to 'block' move for Everton target
Aston Villa are reportedly 'ready to block' interest in Leander Dendoncker.
The Belgium international has struggled for regular minutes since signing from Wolves in 2022. This is claimed to have caught Everton's attention ahead of the January window.
However, Football Insider reports that Villa boss Unai Emery will be unwilling to 'let anyone leave' next month as the club attempt to compete on multiple fronts.
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