Everton will find out whether the Premier League has any concerns over their latest financial dealings in the coming fortnight.
The Blues were hit with a 10-point penalty in November after being found guilty of breaking profit and sustainability rules by an independent commission.
Top-flight clubs were given a December 31 deadline to hand in details of their accounts for the football financial year ending in the summer of 2023. The deadline was brought forward as part of efforts to deal with profit and sustainability concerns at an earlier stage, with any case arising against a club to be dealt with by the end of this season.
And there have been reports that Everton, along with Nottingham Forest, could be charged.
We'll have the latest on that plus the latest transfer gossip with Fulham midfielder Harrison Reed said to be a player who is admired by the Blues.
One midfielder Sean Dyche will be desperate to get back is Abdoulaye Doucoure. We're sure to hear the latest on Doucoure and Everton's other injured players when manager Dyche holds his press conference at 1.30pm.
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Everton could play the long game with 'perfect' winger
The January transfer window is up and running but Everton could make a move for Assane Diao in the summer if Brentford are unable to strike a deal for the Real Betis wonderkid this month.
Football Transfers report that the Bees, currently just one place above the Blues in the Premier League table, are keen on strengthening their attack to turn their fortunes aroun, although the article stats “it’s unlikely a move will take place” unless the west London outfit meets the player’s £26million release clause in its entirety. Sky Sports claim that a winger and another centre-back are priority positions for Everton and Diao “is one they admire.”
Read the full story HERE
Everton could be in line for January transfer window cash boost
Everton could benefit should a former Blue seal a move during the January transfer window.
Antonee Robinson has reportedly attracted the interest of clubs including Liverpool as he continues to excel at Fulham.
The left-back came through Everton’s academy before leaving for Wigan Athletic in 2019 as part of efforts to secure first-team football. Robinson recently signed a new deal at Fulham, but should interest develop into a move for the USA international, then Everton would be in line for some of the proceeds due to a sell-on clause.
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Crystal Palace without Michael Olise for Everton clash
Crystal Palace are set to be without several players for their FA Cup tie with Everton on Thursday night.
Palace halted their run of eight games without a win against Brentford on Saturday, with forward Michael Olise scoring a brace in the 3-1 victory. However, the talismanic winger picked up a hamstring problem in the final moments of the game and Hogson hs ruled him out for the game against Everton.
“As you probably saw in the game against Brentford, Michael Olise had to come off right at the end,” Hodgson said during his press conference. “He felt his hamstring with the last kick he made of the game. Unfortunately for us, he won’t take part in this game.
“We’ll have to nurse him through and hope he gets back as soon as possible. For how long is he out? I can’t answer that one I’m afraid.”
Sean Dyche gives Everton injury update
Everton manager Sean Dyche has issued an injury update ahead of his side’s FA Cup clash with Crystal Palace.
yche admitted that he hopes to have at least a couple of players back to full fitness for the game at Selhurst Park on Thursday night and gave an update on Abdoulaye Doucoure, who last featured in the win over Burnley.
“These are the decisions that will be made,” Dyche said during his press conference. “There are people that are touch and go, we hope to have a couple of people back in with the idea of playing, certainly in the squad.
When asked about Doucoure, Dyche added: “Just about [in full training] but it will be a touch and go scenario.”
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Everton recall Reece Welch from Forest Green loan
Everton have confirmed that defender Reece Welch has been recalled from his loan spell at Forest Grren Rovers.
The 20-year-old has made a total of 23 appearances for the League Two side during his first spell away from the club.
Welch was a first team regular until a change of manager in December led to his playing time being reduced.
Forest Green are currently bottom of the League Two table, six points from safety having played two fewer games.
Sean Dyche explains Everton stance in January transfer window
Sean Dyche has confirmed it is likely to be a quiet transfer window for Everton, with his priority focused on retaining the services of key players as opposed to adding to his squad.
The Blues currently find themselves in a testing financial position, following a breach of financial rules, which is set to affect the club's ability to recruit during the month of January. 777 Partners are yet to complete their proposed takeover of Everton and Dyche does not expect any assistance from the American firm as regards providing capital to strengthen the first team.
"To be able to do a deal, the club has to be in a situation to do the deals. We had to work very hard and Kev [Thelwell] certainly hard to work hard to construct deals that could be worked into the way the club was in the summer," Dyche said during his press conference.
"We managed to rebalance the squad and had to lose some players as well. The situation is similar but different. You never know with the twists and turns of football how deals present themselves but, at this moment in time, it is very likely to be quiet."
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Kalvin Phillips twist
Kalvin Phillips' proposed move to Newcastle United is "on a knife edge".
The Magpies have emerged as one of the favourites to land the Manchester City man on loan, with Everton also being linked on multiple occasions.
The i have stated City are seeking a loan fee in excess of £5m and "want to build in an obligation to buy" at a fee close to the original £40m they paid for Phillips.
Shankland interest
Everton are believed to be one of a number of clubs interested in Hearts striker, Lawrence Shankland.
The Scottish star has scored 18 goals in 28 appearances this season, having scored 28 times in all competitions last term for his current employers. Shankland was also a success at former club Dundee United, netting 24 goals in 26 Scottish Premiership games during his maiden campaign.
HITC have claimed the 28-year-old is now of interest to Celtic, though add Everton, Sheffield United, Crystal Palace, Burnley, Southampton, Hull City and Middlesbroughare also "watching" the 28-year-old.
Welch recall
Everton are set to recall Reece Welch from his loan spell at Forest Green Rovers.
Welch has made a total of 23 appearances for FGR this season, including 17 outings in League Two.
Forest Green are currently bottom of the fourth tier and Everton are ready to exercise their right to bring an early end to Welch's stay in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire.
That is according to the Athletic, who state another loan move for the 20-year-old "cannot totally be ruled out".
Godfrey interest
AS Roma are said to be interested in signing Everton defender, Ben Godfrey.
The English centre-back has struggled to find a way into Sean Dyche's side this season and has made only three appearances across all competitions.
A latest report by Corriere dello Sport has stated Godfrey is under consideration as Roma attempt to find "the best solution" to get a deal done.
Harrison Reed is 'admired' by Everton
Harrison Reed, The Fulham midfielder. Is it just me, or does he always seem to have a good game against Everton?
Well, it appears the 28-year-old has impressed the powers that be at Goodison Park. As according to The Daily Mail, Reed is a player Everton "admire" - along with Leicester City rising star Kasey McAteer.
Reed has made 20 appearances this season but only 11 have come from the start. A sticking point, though, would be the length of his Fulham contract, which only runs out in the summer of 2027.
Financial Fair play charge claim
But we'll start with a report from The Times, who are stating there are "concerns that Everton could face a second charge in consecutive seasons" of breaching the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules.
Everton became the first club to be punished under Premier League profit and sustainability guidelines when they were handed a 10-point penalty in November. That sanction related to the financial period ending in the summer of 2022, for which the Blues were adjudged to have exceeded loss limits by £19.5m. The club has since appealed against the penalty.
And now The Times are reporting Everton could be charged again.
Sean Dyche press conference
We'll be previewing the FA Cup third-round clash at Selhurst Park properly this afternoon when Sean Dyche holds his latest press conference at Finch Farm. It's a 1.30pm start for that.
Good morning
Good morning, Blues!
It's wet and miserable out there but let's hope Everton do the business tomorrow night at Crystal Palace and get 2024 off to a bang.
