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      James Rodriguez takes aim at Rafa Benitez as he opens up on transfer exit from ‘spectacular’ Everton

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      JAMES RODRIGUEZ has lashed out at Everton’s former boss Rafa Benitez whilst speaking about his exit from the club.But he had much kinder words for his ex-club whom he labelled “spectacular”, during his recollection of his time on Merseyside.
      Rodriguez took aim at former Everton boss Benitez while praising his former sideCredit: Getty
      The Colombian blamed Benitez’s lack of faith in him for his exit from the clubCredit: PA
      The 30-year-old left the Toffees last September to join Qatari club Al Rayyan after just one year at Goodison Park.
      His time with Everton was plagued with injuries and he only managed to make 26 appearances – scoring a measly six times and providing just nine assists in all competitions.
      And when Benitez became Everton’s boss last summer, it soon became clear he had no intention of incorporating the Colombian into his plans.
      The attacking midfielder was clearly affected after being shunned by Benitez, and he quickly became disillusioned with life at the club.
      Tensions got so bad between the pair that Rodriguez sparked fury amongst the club’s faithful when revealed he didn’t even know who his team’s next opponents were at the start of the season.
      And now, the former Real Madrid wizard has made it clear that he wanted to remain at Everton but Benitez had no faith in his ability – giving him no choice but to leave.
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      He said, shared by transfer guru Fabrizio Romano on Twitter: “I would have liked to have been at Everton for much longer.
      “It’s a spectacular club, the fans are incredible, but I ran into a coach who didn’t want to count on me. I wanted to be there.
      “Unfortunately, the coach didn’t want to count on me”.
      Rodriguez’s endearment towards Everton may open the door for a shock return to the club at a latter stage in his career.
      He’s seems to have rediscovered his form with Al Rayyan – scoring three and setting up four goals in ten games since his move.
      Plus, he won’t have to contend with his nemesis Benitez – who was sacked as Everton boss with a brutal 40-word statement after just 19 games in charge – if he does return one day. More

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      Everton complete loan transfer for Anwar El Ghazi as he joins from Aston Villa until end of season

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      ASTON VILLA winger Anwar El Ghazi has completed a loan move to Premier League rivals Everton.The Dutch international, 26, has signed a temporary deal until the end of the season.
      Anwar El Ghazi has joined Everton on loan from Aston VillaCredit: Getty
      And El Ghazi could make his Toffees bow this weekend against Norwich.
      Everton moved for the versatile attacker as they negotiated Lucas Digne’s £25million permanent switch to Villa Park.
      And Rafa Benitez now has another wide-man to utilise, having signed Andros Townsend and Demarai Gray last summer.
      El Ghazi is Everton’s third signing this month, with the Toffees already moving for Ukranian left-back Vitaly Mykolenko and Scottish right-back Nathan Patterson.
      The ex-Ajax and Lille ace made 113 appearances during three-and-a-half seasons at Villa, scoring 26 goals.
      And El Ghazi can’t wait to strut his stuff in front of the Everton fans this weekend.
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      He said: “I’m really excited. Everton is a big club, I cannot wait to get started.
      “I want to show my quality to my teammates, to the Club and, of course, the fans. I want to put a smile on their faces.
      “I’m ready and willing to work hard for it and for all of us to work together.
      “I’ve met a few fans already and it’s great to see how people live for the Club. It’s basically their religion. You just want to give it your all and show them what you can do to make them happy.
      “I just want to focus on working hard, getting into the team, fighting for my place and, with the boys, to get Everton where it belongs – that is much higher up the table. We have a really good squad.
      “I can always score a goal in an important moment. I can add a lot of value with my pace and technique going forward. I can hold the ball and I am decent in one-on-ones. I am ready and can’t wait.
      “If I can score goals like the one I scored against Everton, for Everton now, then I will be a happy man.
      “I’ve played at Goodison Park a few times now and it’s a beautiful stadium.
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      “It’s a bit different than other stadiums and that’s what makes it quite unique. I’m really looking forward to playing there for Everton.
      “We have a really strong squad. The wingers are doing well and have a lot of quality. It will be hard work but competition with others is good and that is how you achieve great things.
      “I will work hard and give everything I have. That is the least you can expect from a player. That is what I will start with and from there hopefully I will be able to score goals and give assists.” More

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      Everton ‘plot shock transfer bid for Man Utd star James Garner’ after youngster shines on loan at Nottingham Forest

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      EVERTON are allegedly plotting a shock transfer swoop for Manchester United starlet James Garner.The 20-year-old is currently enjoying a loan spell at Championship promotion hopefuls Nottingham Forest.
      James Garner is wanted by Everton after impressing at Nottingham Forest on loanCredit: �MI News & Sport Ltd
      The central midfielder initially joined the Tricky Trees last January before extending his deal last summer for another 12 months.
      However, Garner’s time at the City Ground could be ending early if Rafa Benitez gets his way.
      That’s according to Football Insider, who claim Everton are ‘weighing up a move to sign him’ this month.
      The Toffees have already been active in the January transfer window with the captures of Nathan Patterson from Rangers and Vitaliy Mykolenko from Dynamo Kiev.
      Now it seems Benitez is looking to strengthen the middle of his side by launching a move for the anchorman.
      Garner is highly-rated at Old Trafford and was even name dropped by Bruno Fernandes as a future star.
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      He has graduated through United’s academy and appeared seven times for the senior team.
      The England youth international was firstly sent to Watford 18 months ago to further his development on loan.
      He featured 20 times for the Hornets before heading to Forest.
      The ace has made 41 appearances in all competitions for them since his arrival in January 2020.
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      Everton make Sean Longstaff transfer offer to Newcastle with Rafa Benitez keen on reunion with 24-year-old midfielder

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      NEWCASTLE UNITED have reportedly rejected a bid from Everton for Sean Longstaff.The 24-year-old is out of contract at St. James’ Park in June and is yet to agree to an extension.
      Everton have had an offer rejected by Newcastle for Sean LongstaffCredit: Getty
      That has sparked the interest of Toffees boss Rafa Benitez.
      The Spaniard gave the midfielder his Premier League debut for the Magpies two years again.
      Now he is allegedly attempting to reunite with Longstaff at Goodison Park, according to reports.
      The Shields Gazette claims that Everton ‘tabled an offer’ for him last week. 
      But it was instantly knocked back by Newcastle.
      Eddie Howe wants to keep hold of the starlet and still hopes to convince him to stay in the North East.
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      The Toon manager said recently: “He can show to me and the club he has a long-term future here.
      “It’s in his hands as well, not just our hands.”
      Meanwhile, Newcastle fans did receive a boost this morning when Howe completed his first signing since taking charge.
      The club announced the £12m arrival of England international full-back Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid. More

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      Everton seal Patterson transfer in deal worth up to £16m from Rangers as Benitez signs another full-back

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      RAFA BENITEZ has signed Glasgow Rangers full-back Nathan Patterson in a bid to boost Everton’s defensive options.The Scotland starlet, 21, joins the Toffees on a five-year deal after the Merseyside outfit had two bids for the player knocked back last summer. 
      Nathan Patterson was all smiles after signing for EvertonCredit: Getty
      Patterson is the second full-back Everton have signed in the January transfer windowCredit: Getty
      The defender’s move to the club, who face Hull City in the FA Cup, follows the January arrival of ex-Dynamo Kiev left-back Vitaliy Mykolenko.
      And it comes following some disappointing results which have seen Benitez’s side lose four of their last five league games.
      Patterson said: “It was an easy choice to sign.
      This is a massive club with huge history and the fanbase is tremendous.
      “Obviously we aren’t in the place where we want to be right now, but we can definitely get there with the talent in the changing room and staff here, and I have full belief we can do that.
      “It is really exciting to come to a club that has huge talent in the team. I am going to work my socks off and hopefully, I can do well with them in training and in games.
      “It was also great for me knowing the manager really wanted me here and that made my decision. When a club really wants you, it makes your mind up early on.”
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      Everton’s swoop for Patterson will see Rangers earn around £12million with £4m in add-ons.
      The right-back, who received his first senior Scotland cap in June, made his senior debut for Rangers in January 2020 making 27 appearances across all competitions for the team.
      The 6ft 1in defender’s performances for the Glasgow giants saw him earn plaudits from ex-Ibrox gaffer Steven Gerrard and Scotland team-mates Andy Robertson and John McGinn
      And he made his Scotland debut in June in a 1-0 win against Luxembourg before scoring his first senior goal in November in a 2-0 World Cup qualifier defeat of Moldova.
      It is thought Patterson could be seen as a long-term replacement for Toffees skipper Seamus Coleman.
      Patterson’s Rangers’ performances earned him from former club boss Steven GerrardCredit: PA
      The Goodison Park veteran will turn 34 in October this year.
      Patterson added: “I wanted to come here from the very start. I’m delighted to be here and really looking forward to playing in front of the fans at Goodison.
      “Long-term, I want to nail down a starting position and win some trophies to make the fans proud.” More

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      West Ham and Everton ‘leading Eden Hazard transfer chase with Real Madrid ready to make £130m loss on ex-Chelsea star’

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      EDEN HAZARD is reportedly looking for a move back to the Premier League with West Ham and Everton leading the race to secure his signature.The 30-year-old has been plagued with injury and fitness issues since arriving at Real Madrid from Chelsea in the summer of 2019.
      Hazard has failed to make any sort of impact in MadridCredit: Getty
      He has played 54 times across two and a half seasons, scoring just five goals for the Spanish giants.
      As a result, Madrid, who signed him for an initial £88million rising to a potential £150m, are happy for him to leave for as little as £25.5m or £21m if a club can convince him to join on loan in January with a permanent option at the end of the campaign.
      According to the Sunday Mirror, this is because Hazard earns a huge £416,000 per week.
      This works out to an annual salary of £21.6m, a sum Madrid are desperate to get off their books.
      However, Hazard is not keen to leave mid-season and would prefer to wait until the summer.
      Real boss Carlo Ancelotti is thought to have given his blessing for Hazard – who has not scored in 11 appearances this season – to leave the Bernabeu.

      Speaking about Hazard’s future back in October, Ancelotti said: “Never in my career as a coach have I forced a player to stay when they want to leave.
      “Hazard is ready, but his problem right now is that he has a coach who prefers other players, which can happen in a squad like this one.”
      West Ham and Everton are thought to be the two Premier League clubs showing the most interest in bringing the Belgian back to England.
      And if they can return him to full fitness then it could prove a masterstroke given his superb record in the Prem.
      Hazard scored 111 goals in 352 appearances for Chelsea during a seven-year spell with the club.

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      Along with the Hammers and Toffees, Newcastle have also been linked with a move for the Madrid reject.
      Outside of England, reports have suggested Hazard has ‘promised’ to sign for Turkish giants Fenerbahce.
      He has also been linked with a move back to Belgium to play for minnows KVC Westerlo. More

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      Everton ‘monitoring 17-year-old Morecambe wonderkid Connor Pye with view to transfer after impressing scouts’

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      EVERTON are rumoured to be eyeing Morecambe starlet Connor Pye with the player being touted as the next Andy Robertson.Football Insider claims Toffees scouts have been highly impressed by the 17-year-old’s efforts at left-back for the League One side. 
      Rafa Benitez’s Everton scouts are thought to admire Connor Pye’s performances for MorecambeCredit: Craig Thomas/News Images
      The teenager, who joined the Shrimps from Wigan as an Under-16 prospect in 2020, is reported to have won plaudits for his performances in the EFL trophy contest. 
      And the defender was named Man of the Match in Morecambe’s clash with Hartlepool in the contest although his side lost 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 finish in normal time. 
      Pye’s rampaging and energetic playing style has seen him likened to Liverpool ace Robertson.
      And the player, regarded as a leading figure within the Shrimps youth team, is claimed to regularly be training with the club’s first team as well as featuring on the bench for league games. 
      It is claimed a host of Premier League and Championship sides are interested in the full-back. 
      The Toffees, who host Watford in the top-flight next, are thought to be keen to line up a new left-back following the summer departure of Thierry Small.

      The highly sought after Solihull-born defender ended his two-year scholarship deal with Everton to agree to a three-year deal with Southampton. 
      Football Insider reports the Toffees had turned down a £1.5million offer from the Saints for Small in October. 
      It is thought the Goodison Park giants were after £5million in compensation for the starlet. 
      Reports claim the Toffees are only likely to have around £9million to splash in the January transfer window. 
      And it is suggested transfer chiefs are looking to focus on temporary deals and bargain buys in the market. 
      It is believed Pye, whose team face Cheltenham away in the third tier, fits this criteria. 

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      Thierry Small’s departure for Southampton has led the Toffees to scour the market for a new left-backCredit: Getty
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      Everton axe Willie Kirk after nearly three years in charge of Merseyside giants’ women’s team

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      EVERTON have parted company with Willie Kirk – who was manager of the club’s Women’s Super League team.His exit comes after almost three years at the helm of the Toffees who have lost three of their five opening top-flight games this term.
      Everton are on the hunt for a new boss after parting company with Willie KirkCredit: Reuters
      And it also comes ten months after the Scot signed a new contract with the Walton Hall Park team.
      In an official statement on their website, the club said: “Everton can confirm that Willie Kirk has left his position as manager of the club’s women’s team.
      “The club would like to thank Willie for his service and wish him well for the future.
      “Willie was appointed in December 2018 and has played a key role in the progress of our women’s team and structure, making the club more competitive in the Barclays FA WSL and reaching the 2020 FA Cup final.
      “Everton is aiming to have a new manager in post ahead of the club’s next match away to Leicester City in the Continental Cup on 3 November.”
      Kirk, 43, had been Man United Women’s assistant manager for six months when he took charge of Everton in December 2018 when they were bottom of the WSL.

      And the Edinburgh-born coach, who began his coaching career in Livingstone’s academy in 2006, guided the Toffees to sixth place in the 2019-20 season and fifth spot last term.
      Everton, who reached the FA Cup finals last year where they were beaten by Manchester City, harbour ambitions of qualifying for the Champions League and competing with Europe’s elite sides.
      And some pundits had tipped the club to push for a place in the WSL’s top three.
      The Toffees have endured a challenging start to this season with the club currently eighth after three losses, including two 4-0 drubbings at home to Man City and away to Chelsea.
      Unfortunately, this season has not started the way we anticipated, due to a very tough opening fixture list and the re-building of a squad with eight new playersWillie Kirk
      However, the team did not lose to any side in the league outside of the Blues, Arsenal, Man City and Man United last term.
      Kirk said: “I am thankful to the club for the opportunity that they gave me three years ago. During that time, we have made tremendous progress both on and off the pitch and I leave the club in a better place.
      “Without a doubt, the highlight was the FA Cup final less than a year ago, a memory that will stay with me forever.
      Everton Women have lost three of their first five WSL games this termCredit: Rex
      “Unfortunately, this season has not started the way we anticipated, due to a very tough opening fixture list and the re-building of a squad with eight new players.
      “I have no doubt the talented squad that I leave behind can go on to have a very bright future.”
      Ex-Lyon boss Jean-Luc Vasseur is among the candidates in contention to take over.

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