Everton are reportedly exploring the possibility of making Jack Grealish’s loan move from Manchester City permanent despite a serious injury blow. The England international made a good impact at Hill Dickinson Stadium before being sidelined, leaving the Toffees to weigh up a significant summer investment.
Arsenal have emerged as the frontrunners to land Bayer Leverkusen sensation Christian Kofane this summer. The teenage forward’s representative has confirmed that interest from north London is high as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his attacking options, particularly as the Gunners edge closer to clinching the Premier League title this season.
Golden Glove leader David Raya and Emi Martinez have been snubbed as Mark Crossley draws up his list of the top three Premier League goalkeepers for GOAL. The former Nottingham Forest and Wales shot-stopper has explained the skill set that an “ideal” No.1 must possess, with superstar performers at Manchester City and Liverpool considered to boast those qualities.
Everton midfielder James Garner has surged into World Cup contention after a stellar England debut earned high praise from Thomas Tuchel. The Three Lions boss compared the player to Real Madrid star Federico Valverde following a composed display at Wembley.
England will head to the World Cup this summer as one of the favourites to lift the trophy after a run of strong tournament showings by a still relatively young core group of players. Football, though, moves fast, and soon there will be new stars who come along and usurp those established names. Fortunately for the Three Lions, the production line is showing few signs of slowing down.
Everton’s loan agreement with Manchester City for Jack Grealish includes a £50 million ($67m) purchase option, but the England international is expected to go for less than that figure in the summer transfer window. Richard Dunne, who spent time on Merseyside at the Etihad in his playing days, has told GOAL why - amid MLS and Wrexham talk - Grealish could become a cut-price option for someone.
Everton are exploring a sensational legal challenge against the Premier League following the decision not to hit Chelsea with a points deduction. The Merseyside club are reportedly preparing to demand a formal explanation for what they perceive as a lack of consistency in how financial rule breaches are sanctioned.
Everton have rubbed salt into Chelsea's wounds by mocking Alejandro Garnacho on social media following the Toffees' dominant 3-0 victory over the Blues. The Merseyside club's official TikTok account shared a compilation of the Argentine winger struggling to make an impact, captioned with a pointed remark about the atmosphere at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye has launched a scathing attack on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after seeing his nation sensationally stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations title. The Everton veteran described the ruling as "ridiculous" following a controversial appeal board decision that awarded the trophy to Morocco. Despite the off-field drama, Gueye insists the Lions of Teranga remain the rightful champions of the continent.
David Moyes has revealed his delight at Everton's "intensity" in their stunning 3-0 win over Chelsea on Saturday, as he praised the effort and intensity of his players. The Toffees recorded a superb win at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, as Beto netted a brace and Ilman Ndiaye scored a stunner.
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior says he is "100%" responsible for the team's defensive mistakes in the wake of Saturday's disappointing 3-0 defeat to Everton in the Premier League. The Blues slipped to a fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, leaving the manager under increasing pressure at Stamford Bridge and facing a battle to qualify for the Champions League.
Chelsea star Jorrel Hato has revealed that manager Liam Rosenior didn't have much to say to his players in the wake of Saturday's disappointing 3-0 Premier League defeat to Everton. The result is a fourth straight loss for the Blues in all competitions, putting pressure on the manager at Stamford Bridge. The Blues are also now facing a battle to secure Champions League football for next season.
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has admitted that Saturday's 3-0 Premier League defeat to Everton was the "most disappointing result" he has endured since taking over the club. The defeat follows on from a midweek Champions League exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain and leaves the Blues facing a real battle to secure a place in the top four of the Premier League.
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez is in the spotlight again after another erratic performance for the Blues in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadiun. Sanchez allowed a shot from Beto to trickle through his legs as Everton went 2-0 up and closed the gap on Liam Rosenior's side in the Premier League table to just two points with seven games left to play.
Jack Grealish has been told his time at Manchester City is over, with a sensational move to Wrexham touted as a "great story." Former England star Chris Waddle believes the winger may have to drop down the divisions as a Premier League stay looks unlikely.
Stunned senior figures from top-flight sides contacted Premier League chief executive Richard Masters and chairwoman Alison Brittain to ask how Chelsea, who admitted to £47 million ($63m) in secret, illicit payments, escaped a points deduction. Fans are now set to launch a major protest as executives demand an explanation over the leniency of the £10.75m fine, expressing "exasperation to disbelief."
A mole has been unmasked after Chelsea identified the culprit behind the team news leaks during their Champions League defeats to PSG. Before their last-16 first-leg away at PSG in the Champions League, Rosenior’s entire XI was published. The situation worsened before the return leg when news leaked that Wesley Fofana would be dropped.
Everton have been advised on how supposed interest from the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal in “one-off talent” Iliman Ndiaye can be fended off. Ex-Toffees striker Andy Gray is a big fan of the Senegal international and can see why he is “attracting a lot of attention”. The Scot has told GOAL what could happen in the summer transfer window of 2026.
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior is facing a defensive crisis following a "tough night" at Stamford Bridge that saw his side dumped out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain. The Blues boss admitted he is praying for positive news after Trevoh Chalobah was forced off with a significant injury during the 3-0 second-leg defeat.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has hailed the impact of Max Dowman after the teenager’s record-breaking goal against Everton, insisting the youngster's composure comes as no surprise to those at the club. The Norwegian international, who is currently sidelined with a knee injury, offered sage advice to the academy graduate as the Gunners continue their charge toward the Premier League title.
Arsenal icon Thierry Henry revealed his physical reaction to seeing Max Dowman find the net, admitting the youngster's performance left him stunned. Dowman, aged just 16, scored his first ever Premier League goal after a remarkable solo run that saw him beat two Everton defenders before finishing past Jordan Pickford to seal a vital 2-0 win.
Gary Lineker has hailed the "enormous potential" of Premier League starlets Rio Ngumoha and Max Dowman, claiming the teenage duo represent the direct attacking profile England has long been "crying out" for. Following a historic weekend that saw Dowman break goalscoring records for Arsenal and Ngumoha shine for Liverpool, the former England captain expressed his excitement at the fearless approach shown by the next generation.
Manchester City loanee Jack Grealish was left stunned by Bruno Fernandes’ masterclass as Manchester United secured a massive 3-1 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday. The Everton star took to social media to hail the United captain following a performance that rewrote the history books at Old Trafford.