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    Everton readying £14.4m transfer offer for Arsenal’s Ainsley Maitland-Niles and will ‘revive interest’ in January

    EVERTON are interested in signing Arsenal star Ainsley Maitland-Niles for £14.4million in January, according to reports.It’s believed the versatile player, 24, was close to moving to Goodison Park in the summer before a deal was blocked late on by the Gunners.
    Everton want to sign Ainsley Maitland-Niles from ArsenalCredit: Getty
    According to ESPN, Maitland-Niles was set to join Everton on deadline day but remained at the Emirates after talks with manager Mikel Arteta.
    Reports claim the Toffees will now try to sign the player permanently in January to give new manager Rafael Benitez more options.
    Maitland-Niles is capable of playing anywhere in midfield and can also offer competition for incumbent Everton right-back Seamus Coleman.
    The Arsenal ace is valued at £14.4m by Transfermarkt and has two years remaining on his existing Emirates deal.
    Maitland-Niles hit out at Arsenal on Instagram in August, writing: “All I wanna do is go where I’m wanted and where I’m gonna play.”
    He was reportedly banished from first-team training after the outburst but is thought to be back in the manager’s plans.

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    Maitland-Niles made just 11 Premier League appearances for the Gunners last term and spent the second half of the season on loan at West Brom.
    The five-cap England international has been at Arsenal since 2003, playing 123 senior games for the club in all competitions to date.
    Maitland-Niles has won the FA Cup and Community Shield twice during his time at the Emirates and has also spent time on loan at Ipswich Town.
    Boss Arteta has insisted the player remains in his plans despite the lack of game time under his leadership.
    The Spanish coach said: “Any private conversations with players, on the role we believe they can have in the team, is always discussed openly but privately and that is how we resolve the matters.
    “I am happy he has stayed, that was our intention and he is another player in the squad.”

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    Ex-PSG loanee Moise Kean deletes all Everton social media posts and writes ‘back soon’ after Messi transfer to France

    MOISE KEAN has sparked talk of a summer exit after deleting all his Everton social media posts. The former Paris Saint-Germain loanee appears to have his heart set on a return to PSG.
    Moise Kean is back at EvertonCredit: Getty
    Kean hopes to move back to Paris Saint-GermainCredit: Getty
    Kean posted an Instagram Story which said ‘Back Soon’ with fingers crossed after Lionel Messi’s huge move to PSG.
    The 21-year-old Italian enjoyed a successful loan spell at PSG last season despite the club missing out on the Ligue 1 title.
    Kean scored 17 goals in 41 appearances for the French giants as he made an impact after a frustrating time at Everton.
    PSG were linked with a loan move for Kean earlier this summer as he plotted a return to Paris.
    But Messi’s arrival could scupper his hopes of a move back to PSG with the club needing to offload a host of players in an attempt to balance the books.
    Messi will net a £25m signing on-fee on top of his take-home wages of £1million per week.
    His huge salary is likely to force PSG to get rid of some squad players and their potent front line of Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe is the envy of Europe.
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    But it appears Kean does not see his future at Goodison Park, with the former Juventus striker removing all his Everton social media content.
    Kean has kept his compilation videos of his time at Juve and PSG up and it is his biggest hint yet of a move away from the Toffees.
    New Everton boss Rafa Benitez will not want to hold on to Kean if he is unhappy at the club and a summer move looks likely.
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    Everton and West Ham ‘in talks to sign Barcelona star Clement Lenglet in summer loan transfer’

    EVERTON and West Ham are BOTH in talks with Barcelona over a loan deal for Clement Lenglet, according to reports.The France international made 48 appearances in all competitions last season but has fallen down the Nou Camp pecking order as of late.
    Barcelona have reportedly put defender Clement Lenglet up for saleCredit: Getty
    According to reports, Barca have put the 26-year-old up for sale in a bid to reduce their astronomical wage bill.
    And Spanish newspaper AS claims the Toffees and the Hammers have enquired about signing the centre-back.
    They also suggest Lenglet is open to a move to the Premier League.
    Lenglet joined Barcelona from Sevilla in the summer of 2018, penning a five-year deal with the Catalan club.
    The Frenchman became an immediate fixture in the starting XI due to Samuel Umiti’s injury woes.
    But a number of errors in critical moments have seen the defender’s stock plummet.
    He’s a serious guy and a top professionalBarcelona boss Ronald Koeman on Clement Lenglet
    Lenglet received a barrage of abuse on social media in February after giving away a last-minute penalty in Barca’s 1-1 draw with Cadiz.
    And the defender was spotted crying in his car after the match.
    Barca boss Koeman was quick to defend Lenglet, saying: “I spoke with Clement this morning.
    “He’s a serious guy and a top professional. He’s taken this very personally.
    “There are other things that happened in the game; one player alone is not to blame for dropping points.
    “Yes, he could do better, and he’s made mistakes [this season], but we made mistakes in attack as well through other players.
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    “At 2-0, an isolated incident in the last minute is not as decisive.
    “So he cannot take all the blame. I’m going to defend my player, even if there are things he can improve, like all the players.”
    Barcelona will kick off their LaLiga campaign on August 15, welcoming Real Sociedad to the Nou Camp.
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    Carlo Ancelotti ‘calls Richarlison about Real Madrid transfer’ as he tries to bring Everton star with him to Spain

    CARLO ANCELOTTI has reportedly called Everton star Richarlison over a move to Real Madrid.Goal claims the former Toffees boss is keen on raiding his old side for their Brazilian star.
    Carlo Ancelotti has spoken with Everton star Richarlison over a possible Real Madrid moveCredit: PA
    And an offer could soon be made for Richarlison as Ancelotti looks to rebuild Real for the new season.
    The Italian tactician stunned Everton when he quit last month for a return to the Bernabeu.
    The Toffees have since appointed Rafa Benitez as Ancelotti’s successor at Goodison Park.
    But his exit has fuelled doubts over the futures of some first-team stars.
    Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been linked with Chelsea and Manchester United.
    And James Rodriguez is said to be an AC Milan and Atletico Madrid target.
    Brazil star Richarlison is now being tipped for an exit.
    And it’s Ancelotti who is ready to unsettle his former team by launching a move.

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    The pair are thought to have held several telephone conversations about the possibility of a switch to the Spanish capital.
    Richarlison scored 13 goals in 40 games for Everton last term.
    And Ancelotti feels the forward would be a great squad option, given his ability to play anywhere across the front three.
    Richarlison is currently on international duty, helping Brazil reach this weekend’s Copa America final against fierce rivals Argentina.
    But once he is back in Europe, transfer talks with Real could accelerate.
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    PSG in talks to sign Moise Kean back on loan transfer from Everton with option to buy on permanent deal next summer

    PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have reportedly opened talks with Everton over a second loan spell for Moise Kean.Fabrizio Romano claims Mauricio Pochettino is keen for the Italian forward to return to France this summer.
    PSG are in talks with Everton over a second loan spell for Moise KeanCredit: AFP
    Kean, 21, scored 17 goals in 41 appearances on loan at PSG last season.
    And the Ligue 1 giants, eager to reclaim their crown from Lille, want Kean to continue playing a crucial supporting role to Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.
    They hope the Toffees will allow Kean to depart for a second successive loan, while also giving them the option to buy the striker next summer.
    Kean himself is eager to return to the French capital after falling out of favour under ex-Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti.
    However, new Goodison Park chief Rafa Benitez will apparently have the final say.
    He is currently taking stock of his squad after penning a deal with Everton this week.
    And Benitez may feel Kean is best served remaining on Merseyside, especially as PSG are only offering a loan and not a permanent transfer.
    The Spanish tactician already faces the prospect of losing England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

    And Colombian playmaker James Rodriguez is attracting interest from AC Milan.
    However, SunSport understands Everton are ready to rival Arsenal for Brighton defender Ben White.
    The centre-back, currently with England at the Euros, is valued by his club at £50million.
    Arsenal are only offering £42m with an extra £6m in add-ons.
    But Everton are ready to trump former player Mikel Arteta by handing Brighton the £50m, as well as a bonus package.
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    Man Utd want Dominic Calvert-Lewin as Everton face losing England star, James Rodriguez and Richarlison in transfer raid

    MANCHESTER UNITED want to sign Dominic Calvert-Lewin this summer.The Red Devils are on the hunt for a new striker as a long-term No9 replacement for Romelu Lukaku.
    Manchester United are interested in a transfer swoop for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-LewinCredit: AP
    And they have identified the Everton front man as the ideal candidate.
    Calvert-Lewin, 24, enjoyed the best season of his career in 2020-21 with 21 goals in 39 appearances to be the Toffees’ crowned player of the year.
    That goal return tied him level with his England team-mate Marcus Rashford and four more than Edinson Cavani.
    Mason Greenwood grabbed 12 while Anthony Martial managed seven in a difficult campaign but Bruno Fernandes top scored with 28.
    United legend Rio Ferdinand believes his old club should target ‘fantastic’ Calvert-Lewin over other transfer targets Harry Kane and Erling Haaland.
    The ex-defender said: “Listen Dominic Calvert-Lewin for me I love him.
    “I’ve watched a lot of Everton this year and he’s one that unnerves defenders. He’s not one you want to play against week in, week out. He’s aggressive, he attacks the ball. 
    “I think he’d be a fantastic signing for Manchester United. It’s one out of left field a little bit but I think he’d have a big impact.

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    “He’d get on the end of the things created by Fernandes, [Paul] Pogba, Rashford, Greenwood.”
    United face competition from Arsenal for Calvert-Lewin.
    And as revealed by SunSport, Real Madrid could also swoop for the former Sheffield United striker as Carlo Ancelotti eyes a £50million reunion.
    Calvert-Lewin is currently on international duty with the Three Lions at Euro 2020.
    He came on as an 89th-minute sub in the opener against Croatia but has not featured since, and did not even make the bench for the Germany win.

    Another player who has struggled for game time at the tournament is Jadon Sancho – but the pair could end up as team-mates at club level next season.
    United are on the brink of completing a transfer for the Borussia Dortmund winger for £73m plus add-ons.
    New Everton manager Rafa Benitez faces a tough task in his first summer at Goodison Park.
    Not only is he trying to win over the fanbase after his ‘small club’ insult, the Spaniard risks seeing his squad torn apart – with 13 players already released as free agents.
    As well as Calvert-Lewin’s potential exit, the club look certain to lose Colombian superstar James Rodriguez with AC Milan, Atletico Madrid and Napoli keen.
    And the future of Brazilian attacker Richarlison is also in doubt following Ancelotti’s shock departure.
    The striker’s only appearance at Euro 2020 so far came as a late sub against CroatiaCredit: Reuters
    Calvert-Lewin’s Everton team-mates James Rodriguez and Richarlison could also be heading for the exit doorCredit: Getty

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    Man Utd and Arsenal joined in Merih Demiral transfer chase by Everton with Juventus asking for £37.5m for centre-half

    EVERTON are in talks with Juventus to sign defender Merih Demiral, according to reports.The Toffees have targeted the Turkey international for some time, and have now been set an asking price by Juventus.
    Merih Demiral featured in every game for Turkey at Euro 2020
    A report from Italian outlet Tuttosport claims the Serie A outfit want €40million (£37.5m) for the centre-back.
    Everton were plotting a £26m move for Demiral in March, so owner Farhad Moshiri will have to spend more than he planned to get his man.
    Talks between the two clubs had reportedly taken place before Juventus decided to up their price.
    And Everton are not prepared to make a new bid until they appoint a manager.
    Nuno Espirito Santo has been linked to the role but Rafa Benitez is still the favourite to succeed Carlo Ancelotti.
    Demiral, 23, is believed to be keen on leaving Turin this summer in search of first-team football.
    He featured in just 15 league games for Juventus and has failed to nail down a regular place in the side since signing in 2019.

    Arsenal were linked with a move for Demiral last summer but Juventus wanted to keep him at the club.
    Manchester United have also been keen on the defender in the past, and sent scouts to watch him in 2019.
    But it is Everton’s interest which has lasted, and he could make the switch to Goodison Park if his asking price is met.
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