James Rodriguez tells fans he has to be ‘wanted’… but rules out rejoining Real Madrid

James Rodriguez tells fans he has to be at a club where he’s ‘wanted’ after new Everton boss Rafael Benitez ‘makes him available for move’… but rules out joining Carlo Ancelotti at former side Real Madrid Everton playmaker James Rodriguez has admitted to uncertainty over his future The Colombia midfielder was signed by Carlo Ancelotti, … Read more

Jermaine Pennant tears into new Everton boss Rafa Benitez and backs the club to be ‘stagnant’

Former Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant tears into new Everton boss Rafa Benitez and says the club will go ‘stagnant’ under the Spaniard… as he savages him for distant nature and insists Steven Gerrard was the ‘player-manager’ New Everton boss Rafa Benitez’s man-management skills have been criticised  Jermaine Pennant played under Benitez for three years during … Read more

Everton: Rafa Benitez’s bargain rebuild points to a more frugal future

Had Everton fans been told that wingers from Bayer Leverkusen and Crystal Palace would arrive this summer to bolster Rafa Benitez’s side, excitement would have been incredibly high. They desperately need wingers – and quality ones at that.  Owner Farhad Moshiri is incredibly ambitious, best highlighted by the fact he has sanctioned spending of more … Read more

Richarlison ‘knows he has to give Everton something back’, says Rafael Benitez

Real Madrid target Richarlison ‘knows he has to give us something back’, insists Rafael Benitez after letting forward join up with the Brazil’s Olympic squad… despite Everton star being likely to miss the start of the new season By Luke Augustus for MailOnline Published: 09:21 BST, 19 July 2021 | Updated: 09:28 BST, 19 July … Read more

Everton are nearing the signing of Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic on a free transfer

Everton are nearing the signing of Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic on a free transfer – with former Chelsea man set to provide cover for current No 1 Jordan Pickford Begovic underwent a medical on Saturday after being allowed to talk to Everton The 34-year-old will provide competition for Pickford after Robin Olsen left  Cherries star … Read more

Everton boss Rafa Benitez hints high-earner James Rodriguez may have to be SOLD this summer

Rafa Benitez hints James Rodriguez may have to be SOLD just 12 months on from his move from Real Madrid to fund Everton signings as the new boss admits he needs to find ‘solutions’ for high-earners who aren’t in his plans Rafa Benitez admitted he is aware of Everton’s need to sell players this summer … Read more

Everton planning to foil Arsenal’s Ben White bid after holding talks with Brighton

Everton are trying to gazump Arsenal in the race to sign Ben White after holding talks with Brighton over a £50m move for the England defender… with the Toffees moving quickly in the transfer market after hiring Rafa Benitez Everton have been in discussions with Brighton over defender Ben White  The Toffees’ £50m bid includes … Read more

DOMINIC KING: Rafa Benitez has SPLIT a fanbase after joining Everton

It could have been any other Wednesday. Goodison Road was quiet, save for some children heading into the nursery in St Luke’s church hall.  Gwladys Street was sleepy, except for the workmen applying fresh blue paint to the walls of the stand that carries the same name. This gentle scene, though, was at odds with … Read more