Everton transfer news

FRANK LAMPARD fears today’s game against West Ham is “make or break” for his future as Everton boss.Sources inside the struggling Merseyside club say a defeat – and a poor performance at the London Stadium – is likely to see the ex-England and Chelsea legend axed.
Frank lampard fears he could be sacked if Everton lose to West HamCredit: Getty
And morale among the players is thought to have been rocked by the lack of any signings made in January.
Our source said: “The game against West Ham is make or break.
“The two recent performances against Southampton, and particularly against Brighton, mean Lampard is on borrowed time. A third performance like that and it will most likely be curtains for him.
“There’s a really low feeling around the club at the moment as it’s obvious they need reinforcements, but there’s hardly been any activity.
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“There is a feeling that perhaps the club is waiting to see if they will be bringing in a new manager before the end of January, and that’s why Lampard hasn’t been given the chance to freshen things up.
“There is also the financial fair play situation but it’s a mess.”
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New West Ham striker Danny Ings is one player Lampard apparently wanted.
But Everton were only able to offer the former Aston Villa striker a loan deal despite Ings being interested in a move due to the fact he was attracted by the idea of a move to the North West.
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One source said: “That summed it all up. Ings would have been tailor-made for Everton and apparently he was keen to join.
“And even with the Liverpool connection fans would have welcomed him with open arms. He would have got goals that could have helped the club move up the table.
“Now he’s going to be lining up for a relegation rival.”
We told last week how Everton are bracing themselves for the exit of Dominic Calvert-Lewin at the end of the season.
The England hitman is wanted by Newcastle United – who may even have moved in for him in January if it wasn’t for the player’s injury problems.
A source said: “Calvert-Lewin is at right at the top of the list of targets Newcastle have. They were interested in him last summer, and that interest remains.
“They think he could be a striker that could help take them to the next level both in the league, and in Europe.
“The only reason they didn’t move in January is because Dominic is struggling with injuries.
“Due to where Newcastle are in their season, riding high in the league and in a league cup semi final, they need additions who can hit the ground running.”
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The Sun understands Frank Lampard has told Everton’s board he needs to keep his trio of top stars – Jordan Pickford, Anthony Gordon and Calvert-Lewin – if they are to have any hope of surviving against relegation.
But all three will leave if Everton do go down. More

SOUTHAMPTON trolled Everton with a hilarious Tripadvisor review after they had fireworks set off outside their hotel.An unidentified group tried to disrupt Saints’ preparations for the crucial Premier League clash against their fellow relegation strugglers at Goodison Park.
Southampton trolled Everton with a hilarious Tripadvisor review
Southampton beat fellow Premier League strugglers EvertonCredit: Getty
Supporters set off fireworks outside of the visitors’ hotel during the early hours of Saturday morning while they were still sleeping, hoping Nathan Jones’ men wouldn’t be fresh enough.
But it didn’t have the desired effect as Southampton went on to win 2-1 thanks to a brace by James Ward-Prowse that cancelled out Amadou Onana’s opener.
Saints’ social media team decided to add some more salt to Everton’s wounds with a brutal review for their hotel on Tripadvisor.
The St Mary’s outfit said they had the “best night’s sleep ever” and praised the triple glazing that they claimed was so good they wouldn’t even be able to hear rockets.
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Southampton’s review was titled: “Great trip and best night’s sleep ever!”
The cheeky feedback then read: “We can’t say enough positive things about the Innside By Melia Liverpool!
“Had an important business trip to attend in the city and they were perfect hosts.
“The hotel ensured we were looked after and well-rested for our meeting, which was an extremely productive one.
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“Rooms were brilliant, beds were incredibly comfy, and the blackout blinds and triple glazing… oh wow!
“You could literally have a firework display going on outside your window and you’d never know it. Best night’s sleep we’ve ever had!
“In fact, the only rocket we noticed all weekend was the one James Ward-Prowse sent into the net in the 78th minute at Goodison. We’ll definitely be returning again.”
This is not the first time Southampton have a bit of fan with Tripadvisor as they did the same thing in 2018.
Saints left a one star review for the Marriott Hotel in Swansea after their booking was bizarrely cancelled.
They were notified 24 hours before that the 40 rooms they reserved for the night were not available to big groups, despite being open to other guests.
Instead the South Coast club, who were fuming, had to stay at the plush Vale of Glamorgan Hotel outside Cardiff, which is where the Wales football and rugby teams werehoused during international breaks. More

EVERTON’S board of directors have been told not to attend today’s match against Southampton because of concerns over their safety.After a risk assessment taken by a security and safety advisor, Toffees chiefs were advised to stay away from the Premier League fixture at Goodison Park which kicks off at 3pm.
Everton’s board of directors were not at the game against SouthamptonCredit: Reuters
Everton chairman Bill Kenwright will be among those that will miss the gameCredit: PA:Press Association
Chief executive Denise Barrett-Baxendale was reportedly put in a headlock after the defeat to BrightonCredit: PA
Everton fans are protesting the club’s ownersCredit: Rex
Everton fans were planning a protest against the board after the club’s devasting 4-1 defeat to Brighton last week.
After the game against the Seagulls, it was claimed by the BBC that Barrett-Baxendale’s car was attacked and she was “physically manhandled” by a fan.
Reporter Juliette Ferrington said that the chief executive was subjected to “misogynist, sexist and threatening language used against her”.
However, the Liverpool Echo has reported that she was put in a headlock.
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The loss left the Toffees in the relegation zone on goal difference.
Chairman Bill Kenwright, chief executive Denise Barrett-Baxendale, chief finance and strategy officer Grant Ingles and non-executive director Graeme Sharp are said to have “reluctantly accepted” and will not be at the game today.
The advice came after the club is said to have received “unacceptably threatening correspondence”.
This came along with an increase in anti-social behaviour and physical aggression at recent home fixtures.
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A statement from the advisor said: “Following a thorough risk assessment, and in response to tangible threats received by the Club and intelligence we have gathered.
“The Club’s Board members have been told they must not attend today’s fixture.”
The club released the following statement in response: “This is an unprecedented decision for Everton Football Club.
“Never before has our entire Board of Directors been ordered not to attend a match on safety grounds.
“It is a profoundly sad day for Everton and Evertonians.”
Manager Frank Lampard’s side are only three points off the bottom of the table.
If they lose to Southampton today, they could find themselves even closer to the basement position.
Fans protested outside of the stadiumCredit: PA
And hung up anti-board banners in the groundCredit: PA More