Thursday’s Everton News: Friedkin approval, Beto exit, Comuzzo linked, Harrison unlikely 

Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours

A report has claimed that the Friedkin Group has now passed the Financial Conduct Authority and FA approval tests. [Liverpool Echo]

Jarrad Branthwaite had been called up to the seniors from the England Under-21s following injuries in interim boss Lee Carsley’s original 26-man squad. However, it was announced on Wednesday night that the 22-year-old is not travelling to Greece for Thursday’s game and will instead return to Everton. [England Football]

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Sean Dyche has praised the form of Idrissa Gana Gueye, highlighting the experienced midfielder’s ability to “set the tone” and quickly read the game both in out of possession:

“I thought Gana was really strong again. I’m really pleased. I think he set the tone – we got a nice clean sheet and his work [was important]. He’s seeing the picture quickly with the ball, without the ball he snuffs out things and then he attacks and counters. I thought it was just a very good performance for him – and it rubs off on people, with his experience and his knowledge of Everton Football Club – I think that rubs off on others.” [Everton FC]

Reports claim that prospective Everton owner Dan Friedkin has flown into London for talks with Claudio Ranieri as he looks for his fourth coach this year at Roma. [Liverpool Echo]

Everton and Crystal Palace have been named as possible landing spots for Fiorentina defender Pietro Comuzzo. [Daily Mail]

It looks increasingly unlikely that the Toffees will look to buy Jack Harrison on a permanent basis next summer. [Leeds Live]

Everton have now offered their Portuguese striker Beto to Torino ahead of the January transfer window. [TuttoSport]

The Friedkin Group could turn to Fabio Paratici as their first managerial appointment at Everton once their takeover is completed. [La Repubblica]

James Tarkowski insists Everton’s defensive improvements provide a “platform to build from”, as they head into a busy festive period following the international break. [Everton FC]

And a laugh for your day……

Nations League matches begin with England travelling to Greece and Ireland hosting Finland. There are also Women’s Champions League matches.

Full schedule of games here.

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