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Everton linked with Rodriguez
Everton have again been linked with a move for James Rodriguez, but they aren’t the only Premier League side said to be keen on the Real Madrid playmaker.
Defensa Central claim Wolves are also interested in the Colombia international, though neither club are willing to pay the €50m asking-price.
However, Rodriguez is keen to move on having found his game-time limited which could see the La Liga outfit forced to lower their asking-price.
And the report claims Everton and Wolves are ready to battle for his signature this summer.
Palace 'want' Tosun
Crystal Palace are interested in signing Cenk Tosun permanently according to reports in Turkey.
The striker joined the Eagles on loan in January only to return to Everton prematurely after suffering an ACL injury.
According to Fotospor.com, cited by HITC, Palace are monitoring the striker’s recovery and could move for him in the summer depending on the progress of his recovery.
Goal of the day
Pavel Nedved was brilliant and this goal is a beauty.
Three-O-ne Walcott
Doesn’t have the same ring to it. Happy Birthday Theo Walcott!
Baines to snub MLS move
Leighton Baines is reportedly leaning towards extending his Everton contract despite interest from the MLS.
Carlo Ancelotti previously admitted his desire to keep hold of the left-back beyond the end of his current deal this summer.
And despite finding his game-time limited at Goodison, the Athletic report he is favouring another year with Everton over a move Stateside.
Everton 'set to sign' Gabriel
Carlo Ancelotti will make Gabriel Magalhaes his first signing as Everton manager according to reports over the weekend.
The Mirror report the Italian has identified the centre-back as a primary target and talks are already underway with Lille over a £30m deal.
However, they claim the Blues will have to offload Yerry Mina or Michael Keane to sign the centre-back unless they qualify for Europe.
Happy Birthday DCL!
Missing football?
Missing football? Me too.
Don’t worry, these replacements could help fill the void!
First up, cat cricket...
Next up, marble racing...
And finally, Clive Tyldsley commentating on his wife cooking a lasagne...
What are we going to be resorting to by the end of the month?!
Everton 'tracking' Kondogbia
Everton are reportedly tracking Valencia’s Geoffrey Kondogbia.
Sky Sports claim Tottenham are interested in the 27-year-old and is high on their wishlist for the summer.
However, the report also credits the Blues with interest in the midfielder, who has two years left on his current contract.
Everton linked with Pellegrini
Everton are reportedly keen on signing Lorenzo Pellegrini with Carlo Ancelotti said to be monitoring his situation at Roma.
Calciomercato, cited by Sport Witness, claim he has a €30m release clause in his current contract, though the Serie A side want to offer him a pay-rise to get rid of it.
The 23-year-old has two years left on his current deal and with Roma looking like they might miss out on the Champions League next season, could look to move on this summer.
Manchester United and Chelsea have previously been linked with the midfielder but have stepped back, allowing Everton to emerge as an interested party should the Italians fail to convince him to sign a new deal.
Happy Birthday Marcel Brands!
ICYMI
How did you spend your first football-free weekend?
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Rise and shine!
Rise and shine, Blues fans! It’s derb... oh yeah, right.
So we did it, we got through our first weekend without football. That was tough.
Only another two to go! Until they extend the suspension anyway...
Thankfully Everton news and transfer gossip isn’t suspended and there’s plenty for us to get though today so let’s get started...
