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    Everton ‘want Gareth Bale transfer this summer with Carlo Ancelotti huge fan of Real Madrid winger on loan at Tottenham’

    EVERTON reportedly want to sign Gareth Bale this summer with boss Carlo Ancelotti keen to reunite with the Welshman.Bale is on loan at Tottenham from Real Madrid but has had an indifferent season back in the Premier League with his future up in the air.
    Gareth Bale could stay in the Premier League with EvertonCredit: Getty
    Carlo Ancelotti signed Bale for Real Madrid and coached him for two seasonsCredit: Getty – Contributor
    The 31-year-old speedster has been linked with a move to Goodison Park to join up with Ancelotti, who brought him to the Bernabeu in 2013 and coached him for two seasons.
    Spanish journalist Eduardo Inda claims the Italian boss has asked Everton chiefs for Bale as part of his summer transfer plans.
    On TV show El Chiringuito, Inda said: “Ancelotti has asked for Bale, a player he always loved when they were together at Real Madrid.
    “He wants to take him to Everton.”
    Inda claims the Toffees are not prepared to stump up a transfer fee for the former world’s most expensive player.
    Madrid paid Tottenham £86million eight years ago but Everton are said to be hoping to broker a deal similar to the one that brought James Rodriguez to Merseyside.
    The Colombian midfielder left Los Blancos for Everton in September for what was initially reported as a £22m fee.
    However reports emerged from Spain that suggested he had arrived on a free despite having a year left on his contract with Madrid desperate to offload the ace.
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    In March, Bale revealed he will return to the Spanish capital when his season-long loan ends in June.
    He said: “Going into the Euros I wanted to be match-fit. The original plan was to do a season at Spurs and after the Euros still have a year left at Real Madrid. My plan is to go back, that’s as far I have planned.”
    But since then Jose Mourinho has been sacked and Bale has rediscovered top form under interim boss Ryan Mason, smashing a hat-trick against Sheffield United on Sunday.
    And reports suggest whoever gets the Spurs job on a full-time basis will have first refusal on agreeing another loan switch this summer.

    Spurs currently cough up half of Bale’s mammoth £650,000-a-week Madrid wages.
    The astronomical salary expectations of the Welshman could also dent any chances of a move to Everton despite the club looking for a right winger.
    Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is not believed to see a future for Bale in his squad and the former Southampton man could be left in limbo if clubs are priced out a move.
    It is believed he would be prepared to sit on the bench in LaLiga to collect the wages that are owed to him with his contract still set to run until 2022.
    Bale has scored 14 goals and notched three assists in 30 games in all competitions for Spurs this season.
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    Everton interested in Merih Demiral transfer with 23-year-old Turkey defender available from Juventus this summer

    EVERTON are reportedly interested in signing Juventus defender Merih Demiral this summer.The 23-year-old Turkey star is set to be available come the end of the season as the cash-strapped Italian giants look to raise some funds.
    Everton are keen on Juventus centre-back Merih DemiralCredit: Getty
    And CalcioMercato reports Carlo Ancelotti is readying a bid of up to £26million to lure the centre-back to the Premier League from Turin.
    The Old Lady are thought to value their asset at a higher price but the Italian outlet claims ‘an agreement is far from impossible’.
    The report states the Toffees have made enquiries about the player – who is contracted until 2024 – for several weeks.
    Juventus are looking to generate around £87m in player sales by June 30 and will not hesitate to let stars leave if the right offer comes in.
    Demiral is set for a pay increase if he arrives at Goodison Park with his net salary due to rise from £30,000 a week to £50,000.
    The 19-cap international has struggled with injury in the two years since he arrived at the Allianz Stadium.
    In total he has made 31 appearances for the Bianconeri, including 14 Serie A outings in this campaign.
    Manchester United have also reportedly been tailing Demiral with rumours of his discontent at a lack of playing time emerging from Turkey since January.
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    Although Andrea Pirlo’s side are in a rush to get business done to balance the books, the player is in no such hurry.
    Demiral is thought to be fully focused on performing well in the delayed Euros for Turkey before finalising his future.
    He is likely to come up against Gareth Bale and team-mate Aaron Ramsey as Turkey face Wales, Italy and Switzerland in the group stage.
    Juventus are facing a battle to secure Champions League qualification this season despite having won nine titles on the bounce.
    Their decade of Serie A dominance is over with former boss Antonio Conte’s Inter Milan champions elect.
    But the Old Lady are still hanging on to the crucial fourth spot, level on points with Napoli in third and AC Milan in fifth with five games of the season to go.
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    Man Utd and Arsenal looking to steal Thierry Small, 16, from Everton in transfer deal as ace yet to sign pro contract

    MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal are hoping to pinch Everton starlet Thierry Small with the 16-year-old yet to sign professional terms at Goodison Park.The teenage sensation was promoted to the Under-23s side at the back end of last year and youth boss David Unsworth backed him to become a first-team regular on Merseyside.
    Thierry Small could snub Everton for a move elsewhereCredit: Getty
    Small became Everton’s youngest player ever in January when he came on in the 3-0 FA Cup win over Sheffield United aged 16 years and 157 days.
    He is considered the best left-back in the country for his age group and his lightning runs down the wing have even drawn comparisons with Bayern Munich’s Canadian star Alphonso Davies.
    SunSport understands The Toffees have offered the starlet a three-year professional contract but Small has yet to make a concrete decision on his future.
    Talks are set to continue this month with the star eager to play football.
    Next season will be the final year of his scholarship terms and Everton could still recoup a transfer fee of around £400,000 if Small leaves before the end of his training contract.
    Small is wary about a lack of opportunities since his debut and limited time training with Carlo Ancelotti’s first team.
    Everton are understood to be desperate to hang onto the highly rated youngster.
    But first choice Lucas Digne and back-up Niels Nkounkou, 20, are ahead of Small in the pecking order.
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    Ancelotti has even preferred to re-jig his side and use Ben Godfrey and Alex Iwobi out wide rather than blooding the youngsters
    United and Arsenal are both monitoring his progress but could miss out with Small’s focus firmly on breaking into men’s football.
    Bayern were keen to add Small to the list of young British talent, including England stars Jude Bellingham and Jadon Sancho, that have moved to the Bundesliga but any hopes of a transfer abroad have been scuppered by Brexit.
    Rules now ban 16-18-year-olds from moving into Europe.
    Prem sides Brighton and Leeds are both understood to be prepared to offer Small a more direct path into a top flight first team.
    And Championship high flyers Brentford are also keen on bringing Everton’s Under-16 Player of the Year from last season into the fold.
    Small’s uncle Bryan played for Aston Villa in the Prem and the youngster started out at West Brom.
    He moved to Everton’s academy set-up aged 11 and already has bagged a sponsorship deal with Puma.
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    Tottenham and Everton transfer target Lucas Vazquez ‘issues Real Madrid contract ultimatum as deal runs down’

    REAL MADRD have been issued with a contract ultimatum by star winger Lucas Vazquez, according to reports.
    Vazquez’s deal at the Santiago Bernabeu runs out at the end of the season and talks over a contract extension have hit a snag.

    Real Madrid ace Lucas Vazquez has issued a contract ultimatum

    According to ABC, the Spain international is asking for a four-year extension with a 15 per cent increase in his wages and wants it all to be sorted within this month.
    The 29-year-old, who has been linked with a move to Tottenham and Everton in the summer, turns 30 in July and wants to seal the last major contract of his career.
    If Real meet his demands then Vazquez’s annual salary would rise north of €5million-a-year (£4m).
    But Los Blancos are only willing to offer a three-year extension and have to impose a 10 per cent reduction on all players’ contracts due to the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

    Club sources claim that Real can’t meet his demands when players like Luka Modric, Casemiro, Luka Jovic and Arsenal loanee Martin Odegaard have agreed to the same cuts ahead of next season.
    That may prove a boost for Tottenham and Everton’s hopes of securing a deal of their own.
    The versatile Spaniard, who can also play as a midfielder and right-back, will become a free agent if he doesn’t put pen to paper on a new contract by the end of the season.
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    Spurs boss Jose Mourinho and Toffees manager Carlo Ancelotti were in charge of Real while Vazquez was cutting his teeth in the academy.
    That could work as an incentive for the Real ace, who seems determined to continue playing at the top level.
    Real manager Zinedine Zidane wants Vazquez to stay as he’s held a regular spot in his starting line-up this season, amassing 27 appearances across all competitions in the process.
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    Everton and Fulham set for transfer battle over Stuttgart sensation Silas Wamangituka – billed the next Nicolas Pepe

    EVERTON and Fulham are keeping tabs on Stuttgart ace Silas Wamangituka, who’s been compared to Arsenal star Nicolas Pepe, according to reports.
    Wamangituka has stood out as one of the most exciting young talents in the Bundesliga having already scored 11 goals in 22 league matches.

    Stuttgart ace Silas Wamangituka has been linked with a move to the Premier LeagueCredit: GETTY IMAGES

    According to Eurosport, the midfielder, who can also operate as a winger and a centre-forward, has caught the eye of both Everton and Fulham.
    However, both Premier League clubs may be set for an intense bidding war as the Congolese ace has also attracted interest from Germany’s biggest teams.
    The 21-year-old has has been compared to Arsenal winger Pepe due to their similar style of play.
    Wamangituka’s impact also brings back memories of the Ivory Coast star’s performances at Lille two years ago, which led to offers from some of the biggest clubs in the world.

    The ex-Paris FC ace is averaging roughly one goal every other game and seems set for a major move ahead of the summer transfer window.
    Everton have been enjoying an impressive campaign under Carlo Ancelotti and could qualify for Europe next season.
    The Toffees are seventh in the table with only two points separating them from the top four.
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    Arsenal ace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has signed a new deal at the club
    Therefore, the Merseysiders could offer a rising talent like Wamangituka some exciting opportunities in Europe.
    Fulham, on the other hand, have found themselves in a relegation scrap yet again and are currently in 18th place.
    The Cottagers are three points below Newcastle and safety.
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    Everton eye Lucas Vazquez on free transfer as Real Madrid star ‘rejects new contract offer’ to stay at Bernabeu

    EVERTON are reportedly interested in Real Madrid winger Lucas Vazquez ahead of the winger’s contract expiring.
    The LaLiga giants are set to undergo a huge squad overhaul in the summer but are said to have offered the 29-year-old a new deal.

    Lucas Vazquez has been a regular this season but could leave Real MadridCredit: Getty Images – Getty

    According to Marca, talks are deadlocked with Madrid not wanting to increase the terms on the table due to the pandemic financial crisis.
    That could open the door to Vazquez leaving despite being one of Zinedine Zidane’s most trusted players for years.
    The Spaniard returned from a muscle injury to bag an assist in last week’s 2-0 win over Valencia.
    Reports in Spain name the Merseyside club as one of the sides monitoring his situation.

    Valencia are joined by Sevilla, Napoli and Everton in tracking Vazquez, as claimed by Todo Fichajes.
    Last year, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham were all linked with a bid.
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    The Toffees negotiated a deal with Real last summer for the transfer of James Rodriguez, which came without a fee.

    Real outcast Isco has also been touted for a move to Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
    Everton have put together a strong push for European football this season, ahead of Saturday’s Merseyside derby.
    Ancelotti may seek a new option down the right flank with Alex Iwobi and Rodriguez used in that role this season, with Vazquez also able to fill in at right-back.
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    Everton close in on loan transfer for Bayern Munich strike sensation Joshua Zirkzee, 19, and eye permanent deal

    EVERTON are closing in on a loan deal for Bayern Munich striker Joshua Zirkzee, according to reports.
    A hamstring injury to Dominic Calvert-Lewin may leave the Toffees short in the coming weeks.

    Joshua Zirkzee is linked with a loan move to Premier League side EvertonCredit: Getty Images – Getty

    Carlo Ancelotti played without a recognised striker in the midweek win at Wolves.
    Cenk Tosun was on the bench after scoring past Rotherham in the FA Cup, a game which saw young attacker Ellis Simms named among the substitutes.
    And reinforcements could be on the way with 19-year-old forward Zirkzee named as a target.
    According to talkSPORT, Everton are close to securing a loan deal for the Bayern youngster.

    The move would also be with a view to a permanent stay, it is claimed.
    Zirkzee joined the German giants from Feyenoord in 2017 and impressed last season with four Bundesliga goals.
    But he is yet to hit the back of the net in six outings this term.
    Earlier this month, Zirkzee dropped down to the German third division for a runout with Bayern’s reserves against 1860 Munich – but was sent off after 27 minutes.

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    Hansi Flick left the Dutchman on the bench as Bayern were knocked out of the DfB-Pokal to second-tier Holstein Kiel on Wednesday.
    Everton were sweating on the fitness of Calvert-Lewin before this weekend’s game with Aston Villa was postponed.
    Fellow striker Tosun is reportedly nearing an exit from Goodison Park having been dropped for the Wolves win.

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    Arsenal eye transfer for ex-academy star Yunus Musah, 17, from Valencia along with Leeds, Wolves and Everton

    ARSENAL are reportedly monitoring their former academy ace Yunus Musah, 17, with a view to bringing him back to the Emirates. 90min.com reports the Gunners are keeping a close eye on the Valencia youngster. The report states fellow Premier League sides Leeds, Wolves and Everton are also interested. The talented winger quit North London for […] More