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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso expressed delight with Joao Pedro’s red-hot start to the season ahead of Saturday's trip to face Everton. The Spanish coach challenged the Brazilian forward to maintain his consistency and establish himself among the Premier League's top strikers.

Alisher Usmanov is reportedly plotting a sensational return to Everton following confirmation that the club's current owners are exploring a complete sale. The sanctioned billionaire previously held deep commercial ties to the Merseyside outfit, and fresh revelations suggest he is eager to capitalise on the formal sale process to inject substantial funds into the team once again.

David Moyes has admitted that discussions regarding a new contract at Everton have stalled following the shock announcement that the club’s American owners are exploring a potential sale. He revealed that negotiations have entered a lull, despite the team's unbeaten start to the season, with the manager left completely surprised by the sudden decision to seek fresh investment.