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16 Jul 2026 09:32:52
Everton step up Rico Lewis interest as City set £30m price tag. If true, I am all over this. I like this guy, the right age and from a team with a winning mentality. Get it, fine if possible.

16 Jul 2026 14:21:02
I agree, £30m to solve our key problem position, no brainer.

16 Jul 2026 17:59:16
Do you reckon both Lewis and Norton-Cuffy? Looks like that's still gathering pace.

16 Jul 2026 18:34:34
Cracking player just what we need, striker next.

16 Jul 2026 19:10:01
I wouldn't be as against Norton-Cuffy, if he was 1 of 2 RB's, but if he is the only one to come in, I would rather go after someone else.

12/15 million is nothing these days.

16 Jul 2026 19:32:44
Just wondering if the Rico Lewis deal and a deal for Jack will be based on whichever one makes sense to buy outright and which one to loan, as we can't loan two players from the same Premier League club. Jack is free next year, so another loan for him if City are wanting him gone and off the wage bill but still asking silly money, or all the other variables of this situation.

Who knows, maybe there's a big wodge of cash and we buy both!

16 Jul 2026 19:35:10
Every hour I'm clicking to see if we have got a rightback. In for 5 at the minute, so at least there is a chance we will get one before September.

16 Jul 2026 20:09:07
I am also regularly checking BD, because in my view it is the key role for us to fill.
Don't think all of the five are serious contenders, though, unfortunately, but would like to think a couple are at least, and it is not just "paper talk".

16 Jul 2026 21:13:16
Sounds like Brentford and Fulham are after Norton Cuffy.

16 Jul 2026 21:26:39
Bellanova and Spence are apparently too expensive for us. The original five on the list rapidly dwindling already!

15 Jul 2026 23:36:51
So Leeds have now launched legal action against Leicester, claiming Leicester's PSR breach cost them automatic promotion in 23/24. And honestly, this is exactly what happens when the Premier League let's clubs start suing each other over hypothetical league positions.
Once Burnley sued us and actually got somewhere with it, the whole thing opened a massive can of worms. Every club now will now think they've got a case for "financial damages" whenever someone else breaks rules. It's turning football into a courtroom sport.
That case opened the door, and now every club who feels hard done by is going to try their luck.

Leeds' argument is basically that Leicester broke PSR, Leicester should've had a points deduction during the season, Leeds would've finished top two, therefore Leeds lost out on Premier League money, therefore Leicester owe them millions.

And you know what whether you agree with Leeds or not, this is the monster the Premier League created. Burnley set the precedent. Now everyone's going to pile in.

We're going to end up with clubs suing each other every season.
Relegation? Sue someone.
Missed promotion? Sue someone.
Didn't get Europe? Sue someone.
Lost a game to a team who later got a deduction? Sue someone.

It's ridiculous. Football's supposed to be decided on the pitch, not in a courtroom with accountants and lawyers arguing over who lost out on what hypothetical revenue.

The whole PSR system is a mess, and instead of fixing it, they created a world where clubs are basically encouraged to take each other to court. Leeds and Leicester is just the next domino and It won't be the last.

And as an Evertonian, watching this unfold after everything we've been dragged through it's hard not to feel like the Premier League has completely lost control of its own rules.

{Ed025's Note - the game is finished mate..

16 Jul 2026 06:36:02
Hi, new here - first comment. Been looking here for rumours for a while.

Surely clubs should be suing the football league now instead of individual clubs?

It's the EPL/EFL's fault for it getting this far and not being dealt with properly in the first place? Especially in the case of Leicester.

We're different as no intent of advantage and we were dealt with (points deduction) , but where the league has allowed it to go this far, it should be them at fault?

16 Jul 2026 15:05:52
I'm pretty sure that one of the conditions of being a member of the PL is that you can't appeal or sue the PL, or something along those lines.

16 Jul 2026 17:58:14
That's s**** isn't it... "can't touch us but can sue other members" lol.

15 Jul 2026 00:22:23
TeamTalk saying we are likely to approach Genoa about their Eng U21 RB, Brooke Norton-Cuffy.

Obvs don't know if true, or if he is a good shout or not.

15 Jul 2026 06:14:11
I like him, very athletic, similar but younger than Spence.

15 Jul 2026 09:14:54
Looks decent. Louie Spence is off to Inter. I prefer this option.

15 Jul 2026 13:55:31
Very underwhelming RB signing if we get him in.

Only managed a full season of football once for Millwall.

Rather pay the extra 13/15 million and get Rico Lewis in.

15 Jul 2026 14:23:40
Played 41 games for Genoa last season in Serie A too, I think. Regular in the England U21s. Other than that, don't know too much about the lad.

15 Jul 2026 14:34:50
He's a powerful unit, BN, who will run all day. Chose to move to Serie A and challenge himself at a young age, hence not played much in UK, which shows character. Seen a couple matches in which he's played, and he can play - Right age too.

15 Jul 2026 15:13:10
I think he only managed 27, JB. He seems to suffer from muscular problems, and this might be due to the way he plays like Cookie said, running up and down all day.

Watched him play against Napoli and AC Milan last season when we were linked, and he was average from what I saw, Cookie.



Think there are much better RB options out there for us personally, but if he comes in, as always, the fans will be right behind him, myself included.

15 Jul 2026 19:48:51
Rico Lewis, for me, the lad is mustard.

14 Jul 2026 19:38:30
Sources: Douglas Luiz open to completing Everton move. I think if we have agreed Gueye move this one will not happen. I know FL is not a DM, but unless they are getting rid of Carlos A and Tim etc this one is dead in the water.

14 Jul 2026 23:36:11
Had a decent 18/24 months at Villa but nowhere near the same player. Would be on high wages and does not start ahead of any of our starting midfielders. Good squad player to come on or fill in for injuries, but would he come for that and not see his arse.

Massive no from me on this one, mate.

Even if we do get rid of Alcaraz and Tim, I would rather see us go and stop Fiorentina from getting Inao Oulai and bring him in.

PL and Everton are a bigger pull than they are. He is a couple of years younger than Alcaraz and Tim but already appears to be a better footballer and has a far higher ceiling.

If it is true that Fiorentina are getting him, we will have missed the boat on a Caceido/Rice/Anderson type fee if we don't sign him.

14 Jul 2026 16:38:49
Papa Gueye signed up. Good window, becoming excellent window. Another couple to come in. Well chuffed.

14 Jul 2026 18:26:27
Well, we are now well stocked with mid-fielders, the couple to come in better be a right-back and a striker.

14 Jul 2026 17:13:07
Eh. Where have you seen that GB?

14 Jul 2026 19:28:54
Africa Foot apparently, but nothing coming from the Bobble or Myers, so I wouldn't believe that too much.

14 Jul 2026 22:56:07
Just have to wait and see.

15 Jul 2026 07:09:16
Only saw one report on this early yesterday. Nothing since, so unless the floodgates start to open on this then I'd give it a wide berth reporting wise.

14 Jul 2026 10:59:19
Looks like we are getting Papa Gueye from Villarreal for 24 million + 4 million in add-ons based on Champions League qualification. This would be a great signing and would be the new Gana Gueye signing, fast, energy to burn and scores and assists.

What’s not to like about that?

Gives us a solid choice of midfielders.

Garner/Hackney/Gueye/KDH/Rohl

Could we see Jimmy being switched to right back?

I hope not.

14 Jul 2026 11:59:35
Apparently back in for Norton Cuffy as a RB.

14 Jul 2026 12:25:45
There is a clear change of direction that has been adopted from some other successful Prem teams in recent years. Looking to spend 15-25 mill on talent that had a potential to improve and go up in value.

14 Jul 2026 12:53:06
Not going to complain about a potentially promising signing, but for the love of god, can we stop buying Centre Mids and buy a fullback and a striker!

We've proven time and time again that having too many players in one position isn't a good thing - competition is one thing, but 5 players competing for 2 spots just causes issues.

14 Jul 2026 14:27:42
Can we please sign a striker.

14 Jul 2026 23:47:42
No chance it puts Jimmy at RB. He is too vital in the middle for us and Moyes is fully aware of that fact.

If anything, this signing gets more out of Garner. It will allow him to press and be busy, something which he excels at, and to collect the ball in more advanced areas.

We saw last season how dangerous he is in the final third, whether it is blasting one in, Brighton, or showing poise, guile, execution of pass against Forest for Barry Chuckle's goal.

I think the number of options we have in midfield is a good thing, and although a lot of them are 8's, their profiles are entirely different. You could quite easily play a flat 3 in midfield with Gueye, Garner and KDH.

All have the ability and experience to be able to rotate with one another; if one man is more advanced, the other will sit in and protect, or vice versa.

Gueye is the closest thing we would have to a 6. Garner has played most of his career there, but he excelled further forward for Forest and has shown his ability in and around the box for us at times. Gueye will give Garner and KDH licence to roam and go and effect the game.

Playing a flat 3 would mean our flankers would have to be very good and be supported by 2 fullbacks so they aren't doubled up on.

Hopefully it isn't just a RB we are getting this window because I think a LB is just as important.

13 Jul 2026 21:23:09
Inter now after Spence. Looks like we are down to our 3rd choice already. Stop messing about and sign one before there are none left.

{Ed025's Note - we are waiting for Lidl to open before we make our move Dev..

13 Jul 2026 21:33:41
We're falling into the trap of believing every rumour again. We don't know who our first, second or third choice right back targets are, do we? At present, if Inter and Everton came in for you, and you had no allegiance to Everton, who would you sign for?

13 Jul 2026 21:39:37
Everton all day long.

13 Jul 2026 22:33:34
I don't mean you specifically, Dev. I'm sorry to say, most players would choose Inter over us at the moment.

13 Jul 2026 23:01:47
I agree with both of you tbh.

14 Jul 2026 07:55:54
Depends the Italian league is dull as, while the Premiership is where everyone wants to play apparently.

14 Jul 2026 10:28:54
If I was English and had already played a lot in the Prem and was in the England squad and had a chance of starting a WC semi-final, then I would choose Everton. If I was a younger player making his way and looking for regular first team football in a strong league that would potentially mean a bigger move in the years to come, I would choose Inter.

14 Jul 2026 17:24:28
I admit that I haven't seen a great deal of DJ but, bar maybe one game in the World Cup, he hasn't really impressed me too much. That said, he would still walk into our team at right back!

12 Jul 2026 20:15:20
This has started to do the rounds about Liam Delap not being overly keen to swap Chelsea for the Hill Dickinson Stadium. I really don't fancy him if I am truly honest but tis is the headline.
I've been hearing whispers - Everton could back away from Liam Delap deal amid 'dithering'.

12 Jul 2026 21:35:43
It's on NewsNowEverton.

12 Jul 2026 22:34:57
Hopefully this is the truest rumour ever posted on this site.

I would genuinely rather give Beto the striker spot for a full season instead of less than a half season's worth, than get Delap in.

Give the lad the chance to see if he can replicate his numbers across a season's worth of minutes and get to 18-20 goals.

Obviously we would all like to see a new striker or two come in, but give me Beto over Delap all day.

It doesn't help that the lad comes across as a bit of a t*** imo, and he doesn't back it up with his performances. His finishing whilst he has been at Chelsea has been horrible. For anyone that has a spare 60 seconds, type in "I found Liam Delap's Last 17 Shots." on YouTube.

Delap isn't a particularly good footballer is he. Usually you can forgive goal scorers for this, Lukaku comes to mind. Delap though, has never been an out and out goal scorer at any level, and then he hasn't got the other side to the game where he is creating and making players better around him, like a Firmino type.

His record, considering he is 23 years old and has only spent 2 years in the Premier League, is abysmal.



25 goals and 4 assists in 134 League games.
1 goal and 3 assists in 16 Domestic Cup games.
2 goals and 1 assist in 12 European games.

That roughly translates to 1 goal every 5 games across his league minutes, 1 goal every 16 games in Cup games, and 1 every 6 games across European games.

I haven't considered his youth numbers at club level, but seeing as though he hasn't played for England, his numbers through the England U18's, U19's, U20's & U21's aren't even impressive.

6 goals in 23 International games, with a consistent 1 goal every 4 games.

For the rumoured 40m, we could get a much better footballer than him to lead our line.

I would even rather us put the 40m (and a little bit more) to go and get two strikers in of a different profile than spunk it away on a man desperately who is more concerned with trying to play the 'hard man' than score goals. Perhaps if this were 50 years ago, he may have had more value, but I am not sure what he is going to add to this team other than an abundance of yellow cards and a bit more physicality and s***housery.

12 Jul 2026 23:42:58
I might be reading between the lines somewhat, but I reckon BN doesn't like Delap..

12 Jul 2026 23:49:40
Hahaha. I do enjoy your posts, BR, I must admit, mate.

13 Jul 2026 01:06:48
Agree with BlueNose when it comes to Decrap. He's got a bit too big for his boots. He's a handful and very physical, but he tows the line too much with that. He isn't different to what we have, would rather a striker with agility and guile, someone like Muniz at Fulham or Evanilson at Bournemouth.

I do wonder how much more effective Beto would be if we had a quality left back and right back!

13 Jul 2026 01:20:49
Doesn't really matter who likes him on here. The question is, does Moyes like him, and if so, would the little turd come to us.

13 Jul 2026 09:31:02
I'd like to know what the fuss about him is? One average season and one fail of a season. I wouldn't have him for free tbh.

13 Jul 2026 11:35:55
Well, I want a player who is proud to wear the Blue of Everton and will play his heart out for the team. Delap has shown his colors and we should not be recruiting a player like that.

13 Jul 2026 12:00:38
I think he wants the money and the bright lights of London. I never really rated him tbh. Had 1 decent season and then his tru form showed.

{Ed025's Note - i think we should offer Chelsea £6m and Delap £45k per week, thats where i see him myself..

13 Jul 2026 14:11:20
I'm sure there's the opinion the reported rumours and then the truth. He's a young lad playing a position that seems to have become an oddity these days when once it was a position full of talent as deep as any other. He's a native, which for some reason amplifies value. I personally read this the opposite way to some here.

Instead of the usual moans about the lad not making big waves to come, he's showing a good amount of self belief and wanting a 2nd season to prove himself to his club and new manager. Not sure what all the fuss is about. Reckon he will come good in the next 2 or 3 years. Hate for hate's sake.

13 Jul 2026 14:19:33
I don't know if or why Bluenose doesn't like Delap, but it's hard to argue with everything he said about him. I was speaking to someone that played against him at youth age and he said he's just a bully.

13 Jul 2026 15:45:46
It is certainly nothing personal, Joe. Granted, yes, I do think he is a bit of a tit, but me not wanting him in an Everton shirt is 99% based on him as a footballer, mate.

I just think for the reported price, there are much better options out there for us.

12 Jul 2026 20:15:14
This has started to do the rounds about Liam Delap not being overly keen to swap Chelsea for the Hill Dickinson Stadium. I really don't fancy him if I am truly honest but tis is the headline.
I've been hearing whispers' - Everton could back away from Liam Delap deal amid 'dithering'.

12 Jul 2026 07:45:25
I've seen the debate on signing Lukaku and weather it's a step back with nostalgia but I read his contract is about to expire so if we were to get him on a free wouldn't it make sense for a season or two because pinky and perky are useless up top.

12 Jul 2026 09:28:15
Seriously, what is the point in this all new recruitment team and ending up with all these oldies. The brief should be clear, young talent with room to progress, with a resale value.

12 Jul 2026 10:19:35
The Richarlison chat hasn't even started yet.

12 Jul 2026 10:24:31
Providing he is able to pass a serious fitness examination, then a short-term deal would be a good move. He may need someone like Beto to do his running, that would mean a 442 set-up, but all the chances that went begging last season, would I believe see us finishing much higher in the table.

12 Jul 2026 10:55:11
The recruitment team seem to be running in treacle, and with the two useless clowns we have up top, I'd take Lukaku on a free all day long. Let me know when the recruitment team unearth a gem.

12 Jul 2026 11:03:35
Well he would have to lose a bit of timber. Sorry, but the guy has had his day. We should be looking for the next Lukaku, not the once was version.

12 Jul 2026 11:13:34
Do u have faith in our recruitment team for it? They unearthed the next hat stand in TB. The head of our team is one Mr R Charles, and his assistant a Mr S Wonder.

12 Jul 2026 11:43:15
If this is true it's a desperate move or we don't have any money.

12 Jul 2026 12:11:35
I honestly can't believe we would honestly consider Lukaku, if we are going to go down that route I would rather have Vardy.

12 Jul 2026 14:22:14
To be devil's advocate. He played less than 40mins all season, yet had a pretty impressive impact on a decrepit and injury-hit Belgium as the lone striker. Just saying. I wouldn't be angry with what I saw of him. Sure, we need the new Lukaku, I agree with that, but if there was a new Lukaku out there, he'd not be coming here. And, even at his age, with the extra timber, he's way better than BB and would be cheap. Also a DM punisher would shave some of that off.

I think he'll take one last pay day and go Saudi myself, but we can't just buy a youth team and wait 3 or 4 seasons for them to flourish. We need a few old gits. On 2-year deals. It's a balance of kids and pros who can keep the general upturn whilst those kids become men. I was definitely in the Vardy camp last summer and he proved when fit he scores goals, but this summer? Nah, even a 50% Lukaku is still an EPL threat. Vardy is a year older and the pace in Italy is his lane.