Everton transfer news

ANDRE AYEW is reportedly set to fly to the UK within the next 24 hours ahead of a potential move to Everton.The former Swansea and West Ham forward, 33, was under contract at Qatari club Al Sadd after agreeing a two-year deal in July 2021.
Andre Ayew could be set for a return to the Premier LeagueCredit: EPA
And he was five games away from triggering a 12-month extension, but the two parties have now reached a compromise to pay him the remainder of his existing contract.
That means Ayew will pocket £2.5m in a “golden handshake” agreement and be free to explore a potential return to European football.
Now a free agent, The Mail are reporting that he will land in the UK within the next day.
Everton are keen to tie him down on a deal until the end of the season.
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It comes after a nightmare transfer window saw the Toffees miss out on a host of forward options.
They included Arnaut Danjuma, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Ismaila Sarr, Odsonne Edouard and Jean-Philippe Mateta.
They also missed out on Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher after having a £45million offer rejected.
Everton chiefs are understood to have held preliminary conversations with Ayew over a possible deal as they look to back new manager Sean Dyche.
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But the Merseyside club are not the only British side being linked with the forward.
Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper coached Ayew for two years at Swansea and could yet attempt to swoop in and take him to the City Ground.
Ayew, whose brother Jordan plays for Crystal Palace, scored nine goals in 55 Premier League games during his stints at West Ham and Swansea.

He has also racked up 113 caps for Ghana, scoring 24 goals including one at the Qatar World Cup.
A deal with Everton is said to be 50/50 at this moment in time as the Toffees try to bolster their squad ahead of a relegation battle.
They sit 19th in the league table after just three wins from 20 games.
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EVERTON fans won’t be able to get over Anthony Gordon’s move to Newcastle just yet.The 21-year-old sealed a £45million transfer to St. James’ Park on Sunday.
Anthony Gordon completed a £45million switch to Newcastle on SundayCredit: Getty
Gordon appears on Everton’s official calendar for FebruaryCredit: Twitter
But his switch to the Toon is set to come back to bite Everton.
Fans on Wednesday turning their official club calendars over to February will be met with a picture of Gordon grinning back at them.
The Toffees academy graduate was included on the official calendar for next month, which was released before he handed in a transfer request last week.
So unlucky fans will be immediately reminded of the winger, despite him no longer playing for the club.
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Everton confirmed Gordon, who joined the club aged 11, had signed for Newcastle in a blunt 64-word statement.
After leaving the club, Gordon revealed he “didn’t mean to offend or disrespect” anybody at Goodison, and that it had been a “tough” period for him.
He told NUFC TV: “It was extremely difficult. It was a tough time. It’s been a really tough week for me. I’ve always been Everton.
“It has been difficult but this is an opportunity that I couldn’t miss out on.
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“I didn’t mean to offend or disrespect anyone at Everton.
“I hope they know that and can reinvest the money now. I never imagined or wanted to go like that.
“As I said, I couldn’t miss out on this opportunity and they got a lot of money for me. I just hope they can reinvest in the squad.”
Gordon made his Everton debut in the Europa League aged just 16 in December 2017.
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NEWCASTLE have AGREED a £45million transfer for Everton winger Anthony Gordon, according to reports.Gordon, 21, has been linked with a move away from Goodison Park since the summer.
Newcastle are nearing an agreement for GordonCredit: Getty
Newcastle have revived their interest having initially explored a deal last summer.
Everton had been hoping to get a fee of around £60million for the winger.
However, after Gordon missed training for the third day in a row, the club are set to be forced to accept lower offers.
And according to Sky Sports, the Magpies have agreed to pay £45m for the player.
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The breakthrough is said to have come today after advanced talks.
Gordon would help boost Newcastle’s chances of a top-four finish.
Eddie Howe’s men are sat third in the Premier League after 20 games played.
Everton, meanwhile, could use the funds to reinvest in the squad under new management.
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Frank Lampard was sacked after the 2-0 loss to West Ham which added to a prior rotten run of form.
Ex-Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa flew into England to hold talks over becoming the new Toffees manager.
However, a deal couldn’t be struck with Bielsa said to have offered to spend the first six months working with the U21s and the academy before stepping up to become first-team manager.
Former Burnley boss Sean Dyche appears to be the more likely appointment at this point in time, with the club stuck in the relegation zone.
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EVERTON have slashed their asking price for Anthony Gordon, reports suggest. Gordon, 21, has been linked with a move away from Goodison Park since the summer but only now does this transfer really appear to be making headway.
Anthony Gordon has not turned up to Everton training for three daysCredit: Getty
Gordon’s form has been patchy this season
Newcastle have returned to the negotiating table following their interest in the summer.
Everton had been hoping to get a fee of around £60million for the winger.
However, after Gordon missed training for the third day in a row, the club are set to be forced to accept lower offers.
According to The Telegraph, this rebellious attitude – with Gordon telling the club he does not want to return – has weakened Everton’s position.
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This means that instead of holding out for a package worth £60m, they are only likely to be able to fetch £40m.
With the window slamming shut in a number of days, Everton need to sell Gordon in order to make funds available for their next manager to spend before the deadline.
Gordon has scored three times in the Premier League this season from 16 games but has failed to add any assists to this tally – not helped by creating just 0.5 Expected Assists.
Frank Lampard was sacked as manager after less than a year in charge after winning only three league games this season.
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Indeed, the club’s last win came in October, with a record of 10 games without a win in all competitions since.
A host of big names have been linked with the hot seat at Goodison Park.

These include; Marcelo Bielsa, Sean Dyche, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Carlo Ancelotti’s son, Davide.
SunSport revealed on Wednesday that majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri would be willing to sell the club for the right price despite him announcing he would do nothing of the sort last week. More

ANTHONY GORDON has told Everton he has no intention of returning to the club as he tries to force a transfer away, according to reports.The winger is wanted by Newcastle, who are in talks with the Toffees over a potential deal.
Anthony Gordon is looking to force a move to NewcastleCredit: PA
The Daily Mail report that the Toon could have to pay £55million for his services.
Gordon has not been in attendance at Everton’s Finch Farm training ground over the last three days, the first was a planned absence.
The 21-year-old is a boyhood fan of the club but he wants out in January with the manager-less team in turmoil.
The player has another 18 months left on his contract but they will reportedly hold out for as high a fee as possible.
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Chelsea showed plenty of interest in the summer, having multiple bids turned down worth a supposed £60m.
Gordon has featured 18 times for the Merseyside club this season, scoring three goals.
However, he has not started any of Everton’s last five matches in all competitions and was an unused substitute when they were chasing a goal in the 2-0 loss to West Ham.
Everton are languishing in 19th in the Premier League table, joint-bottom with Southampton having sacked Frank Lampard as boss.
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And selling Gordon could hand any new manager money to spend in the transfer market, with the squad needing reinforcing to stay in the Premier League.
The likes of Sean Dyche, Marcelo Bielsa and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer have been linked with the vacant role, but days are running out for them to make the most of the transfer market.

Newcastle have plenty of cash to spend after investment from mega-rich Saudi Arabian owners.
However, Eddie Howe was tight-lipped on any potential arrivals just a few days ago when he said, “I can tell you absolutely nothing,” on signings. More

EVERTON are considering a move for Dnipro striker Artem Dovbyk in a bid to boost their survival hopes.The Toffees are still on the hunt for a new manager after sacking Frank Lampard earlier this week, but with the window closing in a matter of days they cannot afford to hang around in terms of signings.
Everton want to sign Dnipro striker Artem DovbykCredit: AP
Having already had Arnaut Danjuma snatched from under their noses by Tottenham, Everton are hopeful that the sale of Anthony Gordon to Newcastle could fund some late January spending.
The Toffees have desperately struggled for goals this season with only Wolves (12) scoring fewer than their 15 across 20 games so far this season.
Dovbyk, who has previously been linked to Nottingham Forest, has 11 goals in 14 Premier Liga appearances so far this term.
The Ukraine international, 25, has a further five goals and two assists in six Europa Conference League outings.
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Dovbyk is represented by the same agency who recently secured Mykhailo Mudryk an £88million move to Chelsea.
Meanwhile, Everton are also tracking Sheffield United forward Iliman Ndiaye.
The Senegal international, 22, has ten goals and seven assists in 28 Championship appearances for the Blades so far this season.
However, Sheffield United are reluctant to sanction a sale as they push for promotion back to the Premier League while operating under a transfer embargo.
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The EFL punishment means that, regardless of how much Everton are willing to pay, the Blades would not be able to replace one of their key men this month.
Everton also need to fund a move for a new manager and appear to have missed out on Marcelo Bielsa after he demanded £6m a year to join.
Sean Dyche and Sam Allardyce are also in the running to take over with the Toffees in danger of relegation. More