Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours
In the “I am not surprised” department…..777 Partners fall into bankruptcy months after Everton takeover bid failed. A-CAP have now taken control of the football assets that once belonged to 777 Partners. [Liverpool Echo, via Josimar]
In the “run away while you have a chance” department…..Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness has revealed crypto companies are currently looking to agree a naming rights deal at the club’s new stadium. [Football Insider]
Everton have been linked with a potential transfer move for Santos right-back Joao Pedro Chermont, with Arsenal and Chelsea also interested. [Liverpool Echo]
Everton have been warned over hiring ‘bitter and dour’ Jose Mourinho amid speculation the club’s incoming owners want to bring him to Goodison Park. [Metro]
Prospective new owners the Friedkins have already started plotting a massive overhaul, with big-hitting executives being identified as TFG have hired consultancy firm Retexo Intelligence who they used at Roma as well. [iNews]
Everton striker Beto making a January switch to Roma would be a clear sign of the relationship Dan Friedkin wants his two clubs to have. [AS Roma Live]
Abdoulaye Doucoure believes Everton’s competition for places in midfield is a benefit for the Blues – and says his side have built momentum across recent outings. [EFC]
A look at how the inclusion of Tim Iroegbunam could lift Everton up the league table. [Football Fancast]
Eddie Howe waxed poetic about Goodison Park during his final visit to the stadium:
“The Everton supporters are brilliant here. Goodison Park is iconic. It’s a tradition. It will be missed in English football. This is a traditional, older-style stadium that has, certainly over the years, had magic moments for Everton that have contributed to their history. Certainly, not from my side, disrespecting that, I think it’s an iconic ground and will be missed.”
Has Everton’s potential naming rights deal been helped by the deal signed by Athletico Madrid? [The Boot Room]
Reconnecting with the fanbase must be the first priority for Everton’s prospective new owners the Friedkin Group believes former club captain Alan Stubbs. [Liverpool Echo]
Dwight McNeil has emerged as a leader in the Everton squad over recent weeks as his form has bolstered his confidence. [Liverpool Echo]
Everton manager Sean Dyche joined a host of football stars at the Nordoff Robbins’ Legends of Football event to honour Wayne Rooney. [Liverpool Echo]
The international break gets rolling with England taking on Greece and Belgium hosting Italy in Nations League action.
Full schedule of games here.