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      David Marsh dead at 88: Tributes flood in after former Everton chairman and amateur golfer passes away

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      FORMER Everton chairman David Marsh has died aged 88.Current Toffees’ supremo Bill Kenwright saluted the club stalwart, who was also one of England’s top amateur golfers, as “my hero”.
      Apart from being Everton chairman for six years, David Marsh was also one of England’s leading Amateur golfersCredit: Getty
      The Toffees announced the sad news of the death of David Marsh, who was their chairman when the Premier League started in 1992Credit: EVERTON.COM
      Dr Marsh MBE was a Toffees’ director from 1988-1997, the last six years as chairman.
      And Kenwright paid tribute on the club’s website, as other glowing messages came in.
      He said: “David was my Chairman, my supporter, my friend…and in many ways my hero.   
      “It’s been my privilege to meet several lovely people throughout my life – David Marsh was a beautiful man.”
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      He also revealed a poignant exchange two weeks ago with Dr Marsh.
      Kenwright said: “Almost the last words he said to me at the Chelsea game were, ‘I worry about you Bill, you have to take some rest’.
      “I laughed and replied … ‘I want to be like you. You’re the healthiest near 90-year-old I’ve ever met’.  
      “We gave our customary goodbye hugs at the end of the game and, as always, he tried to cheer me up with something positive after a defeat. He was that kind of man, caring, sharing and an Evertonian.  
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      “He loved our club as he did his family and his beloved wife Katy.” 
      Dr Marsh had also been one of Britain’s most successful amateur golfers, playing 75 times for England.
      In 1971 he helped Great Britain and Ireland famously end 33 years of failing to beat the US in the Walker Cup with only their second victory ever.
      The two-time skipper in that event also won The English Amateur Championship twice.
      In 1990 Dr Marsh became captain of the world-famous Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrew’s. 
      And it was his outstanding contribution to amateur golf that won him an MBE. More

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      ‘It’s a big gamble’ – Graeme Souness questions Chelsea’s £50m transfer pursuit of Everton star Anthony Gordon

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      GRAEME SOUNESS labelled Chelsea’s pursuit of Anthony Gordon as a “gamble”.The Blues saw bids of £40million and £45m rejected by Everton.
      Anthony Gordon could be on his way to Chelsea this summerCredit: Getty
      But they look set to go back in for a third time and hope a £50m offer will tempt the Toffees to sell the 21-year-old.
      However, former Liverpool hero Souness is far from convinced about the England Under-21 winger.
      He told talkSPORT: “It is a hell of a lot of money for a 21-year-old who’s played 50+ games.
      “I think the young man is promising.
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      “But to spend £40m on someone who might not be a player is a big gamble.
      “I think Chelsea’s needs are in another area.
      “Chelsea need a goalscorer through the middle to put them away for fun.”
      Gordon joined the academy aged 11 following his release by Liverpool.
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      He made his first-team debut way back in December 2017 and has now racked up 60 appearances for the Goodison club.
      All four of his senior goals came in last season’s Premier League campaign – including the winner in the 1-0 victory over Manchester United.
      He has started the new campaign playing up front under Frank Lampard due to Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s injury.
      Similarly, Raheem Sterling – traditionally a winger – has led the line for Chelsea, supported by Kai Havertz and Mason Mount.

      The Blues also have Hakim Ziyech, Christian Pulisic, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Armando Broja and Michy Batshuayi on the books at Stamford Bridge.
      Romelu Lukaku, though, was loaned to Inter Milan while Timo Werner returned to RB Leipzig.
      Their three goals this season have been scored by a Jorginho penalty and defenders Kalidou Koulibaly and Reece James.
      Graeme Souness reckons Chelsea should target a striker as their primary focusCredit: Getty More

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      Dele Alli set to complete Besiktas loan transfer ‘within hours’ with Everton midfielder having £6m option to buy in deal

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      DELE ALLI is set to complete his loan move to Besiktas within hours, according to reports. The Everton midfielder, 26, only arrived at Goodison from Tottenham in January hoping to revive his career.
      Dele Alli is close to signing a season-long loan deal at BesiktasCredit: Getty
      However, he has started just once under Frank Lampard and has slipped further down the pecking order following the arrival of Amadou Onana.
      And now it is understood the former England star is closing in on a move abroad for the first time.
      It was reported earlier in the week Besiktas were interested in landing Dele on loan for the season.
      Now Foot Mercato state a deal is virtually done with a £6million option to make the switch permanent.
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      Dele is said to be “very keen” on the change of scene in Turkey and the chance to return to the kind of form that saw him crowned the two-time PFA Young Player of the Year and earn 36 caps.
      He has had little effect at Everton and is yet to register a goal or assist in 13 appearances.
      Just 38 minutes of action across the first two Premier League matches of the new campaign has compounded the Englishman’s frustrations at his lack of game time.
      It was reported earlier this month that Lampard was considering putting Alli into the team while Dominic Calvert-Lewin is sidelined with an injury.
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      Everton have lost their opening two games of the season to Chelsea and Aston Villa.
      Winger Anthony Gordon led the line in both of those matches, with no recognised striker up front.
      But Gordon may also be unavailable for this weekend’s clash with Nottingham Forest as Chelsea attempt to close a deal for the 21-year-old. More

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      Chelsea told Anthony Gordon NOT for sale at any price… but may still return to Everton with transfer bid over £45m

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      EVERTON told Chelsea on Tuesday night that they are not willing to sell winger Anthony Gordon.The west London club have made a second attempt to sign the England U21 international with a £45million bid.
      Everton do not want to lose Anthony Gordon at any price despite Chelsea’s two big bidsCredit: Rex
      Yet Everton are determined to hold onto their prized player and are insisting they will not welcome any more bids even though Chelsea might return with another offer.
      Chelsea’s second attempt came on the back of a verbal £40m offer which was turned down.
      Everton have already waved away verbal offers from both Spurs and Newcastle who were both keen to land the rising star who only made his senior debut in January 2020.
      Gordon, 21, who has three years left on his current contract, had indicated he was prepared to move to London to play for either Spurs or Chelsea.
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      Everton are determined to give him another new contract but for the time being at least, Gordon has indicated he will run the contract down.
      Goodison Park boss Frank Lampard is determined to keep Gordon, especially after the club sold Richarlison to Spurs for £60m.
      And they have also been without Dominic Calvert-Lewin for the opening two games of the campaign after he suffered an injury.
      Everton are yet to get off the mark this season following back-to-back defeats.
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      A Jorginho penalty saw Lampard’s men beaten 1-0 by Chelsea at Goodison Park.
      And they then suffered a second straight loss as Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa secured a 2-1 win.
      Next up for Everton is a home game against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. More

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      Dele Alli wanted by Besiktas with Turkish side ‘really pushing’ for transfer of Everton attacker who wants game time

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      EVERTON forward Dele Alli is being eyed up by Turkish giants Besiktas, according to reports.The former Tottenham man, 26, has started just one game for the Toffees since arriving at Goodison Park in January.
      Alli’s form has fallen off a cliff since his time at Tottenham under Mauricio PochettinoCredit: Reuters
      Under Frank Lampard he has been forced to settle for a role as an impact substitute.
      However, he has had little effect off the bench and is yet to register a goal or assist in 13 appearances.
      Just 38 minutes of action across the first two Premier League matches of the new campaign has compounded Alli’s frustrations at his lack of game time.
      And according to Fabrizio Romano, Besiktas are now interested in trying to take him off Everton’s hands.
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      Speaking on social media, he said: “Besiktas are really pushing to sign Dele Alli.
      “Both loan or permanent are being considered, Everton are leaving it for the player to decide.
      “Dele wants game time as priority.”
      Alli was considered to be one of England’s brightest talents when he came through at Spurs.
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      But particularly following the departure of Mauricio Pochettino, he has failed to hit the heights.
      It was reported earlier this month that Lampard is preparing to put Alli into the team while Dominic Calvert-Lewin is sidelined with an injury.
      Everton have lost their opening two games of the season to Chelsea and Aston Villa.
      Winger Anthony Gordon led the line in both of those matches, with no recognised striker up front.
      But Gordon may also be unavailable for this weekend’s clash with Nottingham Forest as Chelsea attempt to close a deal for the 21-year-old Englishman. More

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      Chelsea willing to pay £50m for Anthony Gordon after having £40m transfer bid rejected by Everton

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      CHELSEA are willing to pay £50million for Everton winger Anthony Gordon.The West London club offered £40m for the England Under-21 international but that was rejected.
      Chelsea are willing to meet Everton’s demands for Anthony GordonCredit: Reuters
      And Everton are still insisting they will not let their star player leave this summer.
      The Merseyside club have already turned down attempts by both Spurs and Newcastle to sign Gordon, who has made 32 Premier League starts.
      The player is understood to be keen to leave Goodison Park but knows Everton are determined to keep him at for at least one more season.
      Everton sold Richarlison to Tottenham for £50m in a deal worth up to £60m, although they have signed Dwight McNeil from Burnley for £20m and £30m Lille midfielder Amadou Onana. 
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      James Tarkowski has joined on a free transfer from Burnley while Conor Coady and Ruben Vinagre have arrived on loan from Wolves and Sporting Lisbon respectively.
      Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is targeting at least one more new arrival before the deadline, although their attempt to land Barcelona’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang looks set to fail.

      The Blues are still hoping to land Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong who has also been Manchester United’s primary midfield target.
      But the Dutchman is still in a contract row with Barca in a dispute over wages.
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      Tuchel also wants to add a defender and has seen two bids rising to £70m turned down by Leicester for Wesley Fofana.
      Chelsea have already added nearly £170m worth of talent to their squad, with new signings Marc Cucurella, Kalidou Koulibaly and Raheem Sterling all involved in Chelsea’s fierce clash with Spurs on Sunday.
      They also added Carney Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa, with the teenager a similarly bright prodigy to Gordon. More

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      Everton sign Amadou Onana in £33.5m transfer deal after beating West Ham to versatile midfielder

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      EVERTON have completed the signing of Amadou Onana for £33.5million – after the midfielder snubbed West Ham. The Belgian star, 20, penned a five-year deal at Goodison Park to complete his switch from Lille.
      Amadou Onana signed a five-year deal at Everton from LilleCredit: Getty
      Onana is excited to get going in his beloved blueCredit: Getty
      The Belgian credited Frank Lampard and the Goodison atmosphere for his decisionCredit: Getty
      And he even gets to wear his favourite colour and number under Frank Lampard this season.
      Onana said: “Blue is my favourite colour!
      “I chose the number eight shirt because I am a big fan of Kobe Bryant.
      “His work ethic and the way he was inspired me so I’m happy to have that number at Everton. 
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      “It feels great to join Everton. I know it’s a big, big club, one of the biggest in England. It’s something I want to be part of for many years.”
      Onana played 41 times in his one season at Lille – joining from Hamburg in 2021 – and scored three goals, predominately being used as a defensive midfielder.
      He links up with fellow new arrivals James Tarkowski, Dwight McNeil, Ruben Vinagre and Conor Coady, who joined on loan from Wolves.
      The one-cap senior international also credited Lampard as a major factor behind his decision to want to join the Toffees rather than West Ham, who bid the same amount but could not agree personal terms.
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      The versatile midfielder added to Everton’s media channel: “Everyone here showed they really wanted me and they have a plan for me, so I really appreciated the talks I had with the manager and Director of Football [Kevin Thelwell].
      “The manager was one of the big reasons. He played at the highest level, won many things and was a midfielder, too.
      “It means a lot to have interest from him and I think he can teach me many things. 
      “The Everton fans are amazing. I saw their support last season and it’s also one of the reasons why I chose Everton.
      “I am looking forward to meeting them at Goodison and, just hearing about the atmosphere, I get goosebumps.
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      “I think I can play every position in central midfield, whether that’s as a holding midfielder or a box-to-box as a number eight. That said, wherever the manager needs me, I will play there.
      “I’m just excited to be on the pitch and show what I can do and help the team as much as I can.”
      Lampard, whose side face Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa on Saturday, added: “Amadou is a player we were really keen to bring to Everton.
      “He has many great qualities to help strengthen our midfield and, at just 20 years old, has massive potential to get even better. 
      “I spoke to him about why Everton was the right club for him and we’re all looking forward to him showing what he can bring to the team.”  More

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      Everton dealt huge injury blow as defender Ben Godfrey ruled out for THREE MONTHS after horror injury in Chelsea defeat

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      EVERTON have been dealt a huge injury blow with defender Ben Godfrey sidelined for THREE MONTHS following a horror injury against Chelsea.Godfrey broke his leg just ten minutes into Everton’s 1-0 Premier League defeat.
      Ben Godfrey broke his leg in a tangle with Kai HavertzCredit: Reuters
      The defender will be out of action for three months and was given oxygen on the stretcherCredit: Getty
      The 24-year-old ended up worse off following a challenge with Kai Havertz.
      Everton said: “Ben Godfrey underwent successful surgery this morning on the fractured fibula he sustained.
      “The defender will now begin rehabilitation at Finch Farm under the care of the club’s medical team and is expected to be out for around three months.”
      Everton are also without striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin for six weeks.
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      The striker suffered an injury setback on the eve of the new Premier League season.
      Boss Frank Lampard said: “Losing a player of Dom’s quality is obviously going to have an impact.
      “I think we’re probably looking around six weeks for the injury.”
      To soften the blow, the Toffees have started to get busy in the transfer market.
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      The Merseyside club are closing in on promising Lille midfielder Amadou Onana.
      Wolves defender and England international Conor Coady has also joined the club to help plug the gaps.
      Coady told evertontv: “It’s incredible to join Everton.
      “As soon as I heard the interest, from the manager but also the Football Club itself, I really wanted to be part of it straight away. I’m over the moon to join.
      “I’ve grown up around the city, I know the Football Club, how big this club is and what it means to the supporters.
      “I’m someone who was desperate to come here, to play for this club. I’ve got family and friends who are massive Evertonians.
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      “I’m here to give absolutely everything I’ve got for this football club.
      “It’s important I work as hard as I can to help my teammates, help the Club move forward and make people proud.” More