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      How Everton could line up under Rafa Benitez with former Newcastle favourite Rondon replacing Calvert-Lewin

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      EVERTON are preparing for a sizeable shake-up this summer as they look set to appoint ex-Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez as their new manager.The 61-year-old Spaniard has been out of work since leaving Chinese Super League side Dalian Professional in January.

      Benitez coached Rondon while he was manager of NewcastleCredit: Reuters
      And he now looks set to return to the Premier League with Everton, more than a decade after his six-year stint on Merseyside came to an end with Liverpool.
      And Benitez’s arrival could see a number of new players follow him to Goodison Park.
      One man who may well be on his way to the Toffees is striker Salomon Rondon who scored 12 goals under Benitez while on loan at Newcastle in their 2018-19 Premier League campaign and then linked up with him again in China.
      Speaking after his time at Newcastle came to an end, Rondon said: “It was a beautiful year for me last season. I loved it because the supporters were behind me all the time.
      “Was I disappointed to leave? Yes, because I was waiting for something. I was waiting for Rafa.
      “So when Rafa said goodbye, I felt I would have to say goodbye as well. I understood in that moment I would not sign for Newcastle.”
      Rondon could replace Everton’s current No9 Dominic Calvert-Lewin as he has been linked with a startling transfer to Real Madrid.
      According to the Liverpool Echo, several other players are being linked with a move to Goodison if Benitez is appointed.

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      Demiral was one of Turkey’s two centre-backs at Euro 2020 as his side lost all three gamesCredit: Getty
      Neto has made just 17 appearances since joining Barca in 2019Credit: Getty
      They include Juventus and Turkey centre-back Merih Demiral who is reportedly seeking a move to secure more game time.
      The 23-year-old international featured just 15 times for Juventus in Serie A last season.
      And then the Echo also believe there is the potential acquisition of Netherlands wing-back Denzel Dumfries.
      The PSV man, who is seen as a long-term replacement for Seamus Coleman, has impressed for his national team at Euro 2020 so far, offering a blistering attacking option on the right-hand side which has seen him score two goals.
      Benitez could also be looking to bring in 31-year-old Brazilian keeper Neto to replace England No1 Jordan Pickford.
      Neto is playing second fiddle to Marc-Andre ter Stegen at Barcelona and featured just seven times in LaLiga last season.
      Meanwhile, Everton fans have voiced their disdain at the imminent appointment of Benitez, who guided Liverpool to Champions League glory back in 2005.
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      James Rodriguez ‘ready to quit Everton and has been offered transfer escape by Atletico Madrid, Napoli and AC Milan’

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      EVERTON playmaker James Rodriguez is reportedly looking to depart the club after just one year spent at Goodison Park.The 29-year-old, who is tied down in Merseyside until 2022, is facing an uncertain future following Carlo Ancelotti’s return to Real Madrid.
      James Rodriguez could be on the move after just one season spent at Everton in the Premier LeagueCredit: AP
      Rodriguez declared in April how it was only the lure of the Italian gaffer that made him join Everton ahead of Atletico Madrid.
      And despite Everton prepared to hand the ex-Bayern Munich loanee another contract, it appears the midfielder is seeking a summer exit.
      According to the Daily Mail, Rodriguez – left out of Colombia’s Copa America squad – is ready to leave Everton with his agent Jorge Mendes contacting potential suitors.
      Former side Los Blancos have been credited with an interest, though it is unlikely that Rodriguez will be reunited with Ancelotti for a fourth time.
      The news outlet stated that LaLiga champions Atletico have been offered the chance to sign Rodriguez, as well as Serie A clubs Napoli and AC Milan.
      Rodriguez remained coy over his future earlier this month where he insisted he is open to staying at Everton.
      Asked whether he could return to Real to play under Ancelotti, he said: “I don’t know. I think not…. If I stay another year [at Everton] that’s fine.
      “I don’t think Ancelotti is going to take me. The cycle for me with Real Madrid is closed.”
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      Colombia international Rodriguez has reportedly been offered to Atletico Madrid, Napoli and AC MilanCredit: Getty

      Another player that could potentially be sold by Everton is star striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
      SunSport revealed how Ancelotti put the England international on his shortlist after he banged in 21 goals during the 2020-21 campaign.
      And now Arsenal have been linked with a move for the ex-Sheffield United centre-forward.
      According to The Telegraph, the Gunners will press ahead with a move for the Toffees star should they trim their squad down.
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      Everton ‘looking to sell Mason Holgate’ to fund Kalidou Koulibaly transfer from Napoli

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      EVERTON are set to listen to offers for Mason Holgate as they look to fund a potential bid for Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly.That is according to Football Insider, who claim the Toffees are planning to raise funds for “A-list signings” such as Koulibaly.
      Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly has attracted interest from EvertonCredit: Rex
      Everton ace Mason Holgate could be sold to raise fundsCredit: Getty
      Holgate could be among the players set to be sold even though the defender signed a new five-year deal with the club last year in March.
      The centre-back was at the top of his game last season and attracted interest from various fronts.
      However, the 24-year-old has had a mixed campaign this time around, even though he’s been a regular starter at Everton.
      Holgate has made 28 appearance this term, 25 of which have taken place in the Premier League.
      But manager Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly made Koulibaly his top transfer target ahead of the summer transfer window.
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      Ancelotti rates the Senegal international highly as he coached him at Napoli for a year before his arrival at Everton in 2019.
      The Italian boss doesn’t feel like the current centre-back combinations inspire confidence at Goodison Park, despite an impressive season in which they’re fighting for Europa League qualification.
      However, signing a player like Koulibaly will be no easy feat as Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis has turned down various lucrative offers from some of Europe’s biggest hitters.
      Everton would have to join an intense bidding war for the player as Manchester United, Manchester City and Barcelona have shown interest.
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      The former Genk star also turns 30 next month but Everton are still keen on working out a deal with the Serie A giants in the summer.
      Koulibaly joined Napoli in 2014 and has since become the team’s rock at the back.
      The Senegalese ace has amassed a total of 283 appearances across all competitions in the last seven years at the San Paolo.
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      How Everton could line up next season under Carlo Ancelotti in Champions League including Gareth Bale and Szczesny

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      EVERTON have not given up hope on next season’s Champions League and qualification could herald a huge summer transfer spree.A number of targets have already been linked with the Merseyside club as Carlo Ancelotti looks to build on their European challenge.

      A run of one win in eight in all competitions has derailed the Toffees’ top-four bid but beating West Ham on Sunday could spark a late rally.
      The nine-point gap to Chelsea could be bridged if Everton make use of their game in hand and Thomas Tuchel’s Champions League finalists succumb to a tough run-in.
      If Ancelotti’s men can pull off the unlikely, the huge financial windfall could power multiple signings in the summer.
      Tottenham loanee winger Gareth Bale will be available when he returns to Real Madrid.
      And reports in Spain outline the Everton coach’s desire to sign the Welshman having worked wonders with him at Los Blancos.
      Plenty of attention could also be placed on the defence given that the Toffees possess the second-worst goals conceded record in the top ten.
      Gareth Bale is linked with Everton for a move once his Tottenham loan endsCredit: AP
      Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is also reportedly availableCredit: Rex
      Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is said by Tuttosport to be an option at £17million.
      Providing competition for Jordan Pickford could be one route to improving the backline with the Pole on offer amid Juve’s bid to sign AC Milan star Gianluigi Donnarumma.
      The Serie A giants are also described as being open to letting centre-back Merih Demiral go.
      A bid worth £26m will reportedly be enough to tempt a sale as Juventus look to recoup cash from a disappointing year.
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      Further reinforcements from Italy are also on the agenda with Takehiro Tomiyasu linked with the club.
      The Toffees are one of several teams keeping an eye on the Bologna defender, who can play at right-back and centre-back.
      Providing an alternative to Seamus Coleman in the busy European schedule will be vital should Everton qualify for any of the three Uefa competitions.
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      Everton and Chelsea ‘offered shock Wojciech Szczesny transfer’ while Juventus eye AC Milan star Donnarumma

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      WOJCIECH SZCZESNY could make a surprise Premier League return with Everton or Chelsea, according to reports.Juventus are surveying their options in the transfer market in their quest to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma.
      Wojciech Szczesny is reportedly available for £17million this summerCredit: Getty
      Gianluigi Donnarumma is being eyed as Juventus’ new star goalkeeperCredit: AP
      The AC Milan goalkeeper, 22, is out of contract at the end of the season with negotiations on an extension progressing slowly.
      That has opened the door for long-term admirers Juve, as reported by Tuttosport.
      But the Italian would not come cheap given Donnarumma’s wage demands and the hefty fee demanded by agent Mino Raiola.
      Therefore the Bianconeri are said to be considering selling Szczesny to raise funds for the deal.
      Everton and Chelsea are named as two clubs being offered the goalkeeper for around £17million.
      The former Arsenal shot-stopper, 31, replaced Juventus legend Gianluigi Buffon as the club’s first choice between the posts after signing in 2017.
      But he could become the victim of a squad revamp following the club’s first season without a Serie A crown in ten years.
      Money is tight in Turin and the Donnarumma deal, even if Szczesny leaves, would only be possible if the team qualifies for the Champions League.
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      Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti currently has Joao Virginia and Robin Olsen to back up Jordan Pickford.
      Chelsea signed Edouard Mendy in January following a poor run of form for record-signing Kepa Arrizabalaga.
      The Frenchman helped the Blues reach the Champions League final on Wednesday and yet Thomas Tuchel has also been linked with a move for Donnarumma amid rumours of a big summer spending spree.
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      Everton ‘want Gareth Bale transfer this summer with Carlo Ancelotti huge fan of Real Madrid winger on loan at Tottenham’

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      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

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      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

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      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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