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      Arsenal hero Kevin Campbell, 54, ‘rushed to hospital’ as Ray Parlour leads messages of support

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      FORMER Arsenal star Kevin Campbell has reportedly been rushed to hospital.The ex-Gunners and Everton striker was admitted to hospital after falling ill last week, according to the Liverpool Echo.Former Arsenal striker is reportedly in hospitalCredit: GettyThe condition of the 54-year-old striker is currently unknownCredit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS LTDCampbell is said to have fallen ill last weekCredit: REXThe 54-year-old’s current condition is unknown at this moment in time.News of Campbell’s hospitalisation sparked a slew of well-wishes from the Arsenal and Everton faithful alike.Former Gunners team-mate Ray Parlour said in an X video: “I hear my ex-team-mate Kevin Campbell is struggling at the moment.”All the football family are right behind you, Kev. I know you’re strong character, mate. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Stay positive. I’m sure everyone is on your side trying to help you. “Hopefully, you get well soon mate and you’ll be back flying as usual.”Ex-QPR and Manchester City ace Trevor Sinclar wrote: “Sending prayer, love & light to Kevin Campbell.”Absolutely lovely human.”Most read in FootballKevin Campbell started his career with Arsenal and won five trophies with the North LondonersCredit: GettyOne footie fan on X: “Thoughts and prayers go out to Kevin Campbell and all his Family & Friends.”Kevin is one of the nicest guys I’ve ever met really hope he makes a full recovery & gets better ASAP.”Arsenal’s five season-defining momentsAnother wrote: “In 1999 Evertonians prayed to god and Kevin Campbell answered.”Now we’re praying to @1kevincampbell time for god to answer and help him.”Dig deep big man, scramble for this.”And another wrote: “Thinking of Kevin Campbell, loved him as a player.”Always gave his best when called upon. Hoping for a speedy recovery.”One commented: “Thinking of Kevin Campbell, loved him as a player.”Always gave his best when called upon. Hoping for a speedy recovery.”Another chimed in: “Our hearts go out to former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell, who is reportedly in hospital battling kidney failure.”Stay strong, @1kevincampbell. We’re all behind you.”Campbell began his career at Arsenal and broke into the first team in 1988.He would go on to make 213 appearances for the Gunners, scoring 59 goals and winning the old First Division, the FA Cup, the League Cup and European Cup Winners’ Cup.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe’d later enjoy stints with Nottingham Forest, Trabzonspor, Everton and West Brom.He called time on his career in May 2007 after the Baggies released him following their relegation from the Premier League. More

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      Billionaire hoping to rescue Everton asks Premier League for more time in race to save club from administration

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      JOHN TEXTOR has asked the Premier League for a grace period to save Everton while still co-owning Crystal Palace.The US billionaire is the leading candidate to rescue the Toffees after 777 Partners’ takeover at Goodison Park collapsed yesterday.John Textor hopes Everton can be added to Eagle Football’s haul of clubsCredit: RexGoodison Park supremo Farhad Moshiri has met with TextorCredit: GettyTextor, 58, has met with football chiefs to request a time extension to offload his 45 per cent share of Palace before throwing Everton a financial lifeline.Palace are one of four clubs businessman Textor owns with Eagle Football, alongside majority stakes in French side Lyon, Brazilian first division club Botafogo and Belgians RWD Molenbeek.Textor has met Toffees supremo Farhad Moshiri, who could lose a staggering £600million, and leading debtors Andy Bell and George Downing, the two fans who have sunk millions into their new stadium.A deal between the parties can be done, with Bell and Downing likely to keep the Bramley Moore HQ.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpeed is key for Everton and Moshiri, who is now assessing all options following the end of the interest from the debunked Miami-based 777 Partners.As the Merseysiders try to find a new owner, the threat of administration — and a nine–point penalty — will only grow.One of Moshiri’s options will be to walk away from his 94.1 per cent majority stake having invested a quarter of his £2.4billion personal fortune.He spent that £600m when he bought Everton in 2016 as well as providing shareholders loans.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBut the Toffees also owe another £600m to a collection of creditors.SunSport revealed last week Everton’s finances are in such a critical state that top stars will have to be sold once the transfer window opens.Premier League sides deducted points and others at risk777 Partners’ proposed takeover was worth £500m.They had already pumped in £200m to keep the club afloat.But Prem chiefs refused to ratify the takeover agreement amid worries the Miami-based company lacked the cash to meet its obligations after US insurance giant A-Cap cut ties with them.777 Partners were then hit with legal actions in the US and Europe. More

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      Everton confirm 777 Partners’ takeover has COLLAPSED leaving club on brink of going bust

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      EVERTON have confirmed that 777 Partners’ proposed takeover of the club has collapsed.It leaves the Toffees in danger of going into administration if owner Farhad Moshiri cannot find another buyer.Everton confirmed 777 Partners will not be buying the clubCredit: AlamyOwner Farhad Moshiri needs to find a new buyer or the club could go into administrationCredit: GettyManager Sean Dyche will see several of his best players sold as they desperately attempt to raise cashCredit: Getty777 Partners’ proposed takeover was worth £500m and they have already pumped in £200m to keep the club afloat.But Premier League chiefs refused to ratify their takeover agreement over worries the Miami-based company did not have the cash to meet its obligations after US insurance giant A-Cap cut ties with them.And the company were then hit with legal actions in the US and Europe.An Everton statement confirmed the takeover is dead, saying: “The agreement between 777 Partners and Blue Heaven Holdings Limited for the sale and purchase of the majority shareholding in the Club expired today. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”The Club’s Board of Directors recognises the considerable level of financial support 777 Partners has provided the Club over recent months and would like to take this opportunity to thank them for this.”The Club will continue to operate as usual, while it works with Blue Heaven Holdings to assess all options for the Club’s future ownership.”The Board of Directors would like to thank everyone connected to Everton for their patience over recent months and reiterate its commitment to providing further updates when it is appropriate to do so through the Club’s official communication channels.”Everton’s financial problems saw them slapped with a points deduction last campaign – but they still managed to avoid relegation.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSEVERTON’S BEST PLAYERS SET TO LEAVEBy Jack Rosser
      ESTIMATED fees for Everton’s biggest stars:

      Jarrad Branthwaite £75m
      Amadou Onana £45m
      Vitaliy Mykolenko £35m
      Jordan Pickford £20m
      Dominic Calvert-Lewin  £20m
      James Garner £18m
      Dwight McNeil £18m
      Beto £18m
      James Tarkowski £12m

      Going into administration will see the club automatically docked nine points next season.The club’s total current debt is at a reported £583m amid the building of their new £760m Bramley Moore Dock stadium.The mess Everton are in explainedAround £200m is also needed to complete the ground.Every Everton player is currently up for sell as the club in crisis desperately tries to raise funds.The end of the club’s financial year is June 30, giving Moshiri only 16 days to sell players to start balancing the books.The likes of Jordan Pickford, Jarrad Branthwaite, Amadou Onana, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin are all attracting interest.England centre-back Branthwaite is wanted by Manchester United and striker Calvert-Lewin is into the final year of his deal at Goodison Park and could be signed in a cut-price deal by Newcastle.Meanwhile, Crystal Palace shareholder and American billionaire John Textor could enter the race to buy Everton.He has expressed his interest in a takeover after declaring he is ready to sell his 45 per cent stake in the Eagles.Building work continues at the Bramley-Moore Dock StadiumCredit: GettyEverton are set to move in for the 2025/26 seasonCredit: EPAJarrad Branthwaite could be signed by Man Utd in a cut-price dealCredit: GettyJordan Pickford could also be offloadedCredit: Getty More

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      Everton takeover group have clubs seized in TWO countries in further blow to Toffees’ sale hopes

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      WANNABE Everton owners 777 Partners suffered a double blow as they were booted out of Brazilian AND Belgian football.The investment firm’s two figureheads, Josh Wander and Steve Pasko, got axed from the 777  board earlier this week.Everton have suffered another blow in its search for new ownershipCredit: GettyAnd within hours of a Brazilian court suspending their ownership of Rio-based Vasco da Gama and calling for an independent examination of their accounts, 777’s stake in Standard Liege was seized by the Belgian judiciary.It follows allegations of money still owed from their takeover in 2022.Toffees owner Farhad Moshiri refuses to give up on the sale, despite 777’s failure to meet Prem chiefs’ financial demands.Everton did cement their spot in the Premier League with games to spare.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThis came despite being docked points on two occasions throughout the campaign.The club was docked 10 points before getting four back after an appeal.However, there was another two-point penalty for another breach of profit and sustainability rules.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSEverton withdrew their appeal on the second deduction following after securing their Premier League status.Most read in FootballOff the pitch, there are still problems for the club especially in terms of building their new one.What is FFP? How Financial Fair Play is affecting Man Utd and Arsenal in January transfer windowThe construction of the Bramley Moore Dock Stadium is yet to be completed.The club hopes it will be ready for the 2025-26 campaign but have failed to secure the funds for its next stage of development.Everton will finish their Premier League campaign with a trip to Arsenal. More

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      Man City ready to offer £10m for England U17 goalkeeper transfer in huge FFP boost to Everton

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      MANCHESTER CITY are ready to move for Everton’s young keeper Douglas Lukjanciks — and could pay as much as £10million for him.England Under-17 cap Lukjanciks has been chased by several clubs but City are keen to land him this summer.Douglass Lukjanciks is a £10million target for Man CityCredit: GettyThe deal would help the Toffees keep their Financial Fair Play numbers in check as Lukjanciks is home-grown and that is significant in the calculations.City want a young keeper to groom for the top.They sold several others in recent years who never played for the club.There could even be an exchange deal with City sending a young homegrown player to Everton as the two outfits thrash out the package.Read more transfer newsAccording to reports, Man City could face competition from Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.Lukjanciks has dual nationality thanks to his Latvian heritage, which means he would count as a domestic player in all other major European leagues.He reportedly finishes school in the summer, and is expected to sign scholar terms with Sean Dyche’s side.Tottenham, Aston Villa and Marseille are also said to be keeping close tabs on the teen wonderkid.Most read in FootballLukjanciks is regarded as one of England’s most promising keepers and plays above his age group.Most of his appearances have come in the youth team, during the Under-18 Premier League campaign.David Beckham fires stern warning to Man Utd flops ahead of FA Cup final against Man CityIt is believed Everton see him as being a future No1 at the club in years to come.Currently, the Merseyside giants boast Jordan Pickford, Joao Virginia, Andy Lonergan, and Billy Crellin as their keeper options for the first team.While Fraser Barnsley and Dylan Graham are the U21 options.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS More

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      Everton out to beat Newcastle to German midfielder Merlin Rohl as they prepare to sell Amadou Onana in £50m transfer

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      EVERTON lead the race for German midfielder Merlin Rohl as they look for extra magic.The Toffees have been to see the Freiburg player, 21.Merlin Rohl has impressed for Freiburg in the BundesligaCredit: GettyEverton could cash in on Amadou OnanaCredit: GettyNewcastle and Crystal Palace are also on Rohl’s trail — but Everton seem to be at the front of the queue.Rohl is a key part of the Bundesliga side who have done well at home and in Europe, where their Europa League campaign was ended by West Ham.Goodison chiefs hope to sell Amadou Onana overseas for big money to balance their books, possibly picking up a fee in excess of £50million.Rohl is similar to Onana in size and style and a player on the rise for both club and country.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe came from the lower divisions in Germany and has played for his country at all levels up to the Under-21s.And Rohl would only cost about £12m.There could also be interest in Toffees winger Dwight McNeil after a strong finish to the campaign, so the club are aware of the need for new faces.Meanwhile American baseball guru Kevin Malone is in England, ready to make a rescue move for Everton.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMalone ran the LA Dodgers for many years and is head of a consortium who will step in if problems continue with current bidders 777 Partners.Everton drew 1-1 at Luton Town on Friday night.Arne Slot to make 3 key changes at LiverpoolThe Toffees went ahead from the penalty spot as Dominic Calvert-Lewin made no mistake following a foul on Jarrad Branthwaite at a set piece.Sean Dyche’s side were pegged back on the half hour mark after a brilliant finish by Elijah Adebayo.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Man Utd could seal cut-price Jarrad Branthwaite transfer if they move quickly amid Everton financial woes

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      EVERTON may need to sell Merseyside derby hero Jarrad Branthwaite before June 30 to beat another financial rap.Sean Dyche would love the centre-back, 21, to stick around for another season at least.Jarrad Branthwaite is Everton’s most valuable assetCredit: GettySean Dyche has led Everton to safetyCredit: AlamyBut the club’s precarious position off the pitch makes it likely they will need to cash in on Branthwaite — even if the long-awaited takeover by 777 Partners goes ahead.Manchester United are favourites to sign Branthwaite and will exploit Everton’s desperate need for cash before this season officially ends in June to force down their £80million valuation.The Toffees have already been docked a total of eight points for breaching the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules during the last two assessment periods.Selling Branthwaite before June 30 would ease pressure on the next set of accounts.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLEverton are heavily in debt and are relying on 777 for funds to avoid entering administration.Branthwaite scored the first goal in Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Liverpool that just about guaranteed survival — and torpedoed the Reds’ title bid.Toffees chiefs would prefer to sell other players such as midfielder Amadou Onana, 22.But the reality is that Branthwaite is their most bankable asset and they have little room for manoeuvre.Most read in FootballSpeaking after today’s win, Sean Dyche said: “I’m incredibly pleased and proud. They are a group of players who have had knocks all season.”Four out of five clean sheets and wins, with all the mounting noise after the Chelsea game, is incredible. The mentality of the players is fantastic. I’m super pleased and very proud.Watch Wayne Rooney go full Roy Keane live on Sky Sports in angry rant that would make Man Utd hardman proud”It has been an exhausting week for many reasons, with highs from the big win on Wednesday. The emotion that goes into that, I wondered how the players would respond.”With our xG, we have been questioned about how many times we haven’t won games. It has paid us back [now].”They [the players] have had a massive week. There is a lot of pressure and intensity on the week and [whether] you can do it again. In the second half, we controlled the game pretty well.”Pundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

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      Jamie Carragher delivers brutal Liverpool admission after shocking display to lose Merseyside derby to Everton

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER claims Liverpool’s title dream has been punch sunk by an “unacceptable” loss at Everton.The Anfield legend reckons the Reds must take the “end” of their glory bid “on the chin” following a dire derby display at Goodison Park. Mo Salah was slated by Jamie Carragher for his display at EvertonCredit: GettyJamie Carragher didn’t hold back on what defeat means for LiverpoolCredit: PAAnd he blasted boss Jurgen Klopp’s tactics, as well as claiming Liverpool ran out of ideas with more than 30 minutes left at 2-0 down.Defeat via Jarrad Branthwaite’s opener and a Dominic Calvert-Lewin header left Liverpool three points off Premier League leaders Arsenal.It also means the Reds are just a point clear of third-placed Manchester City, who have two games in hand.Carragher told Sky Sports: “This is the end of the title run for Liverpool. It almost feels like the end.READ MORE TOP STORIES”Tonight is Everton’s night, you have to take it on the chin.”The ex-England defender added: “They played into Everton’s hands. The way Liverpool started was really naive, poor, giving silly fouls away.”They got into the game but the chance (Darwin) Nunez misses before half time is unforgivable at this level. That’s not acceptable at this level.”Yet the pundit believes the Reds should have turned the game around after the break – before Calvert-Lewin killed them off on 58 minutes.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERCarra said: “I thought Liverpool were in control at the start of the second half. And if they got one, they would go on and get two.”Then Mo Salah gave the ball away. He has looked a shadow of himself for a lot of this season but especially since he’s come back from injury.Most dramatic Premier League’s final days”He is Liverpool’s legend, superstar, one of the all time greats. But he has been so far off it.”And as soon as it went 2-0 Liverpool ran out of ideas.”Reds’ skipper Virgil van Dijk was almost as brutal with his verdict.The Dutch centre-back, 32, said: “[We’re] Disappointed in so many ways.”I think everyone has to look in the mirror and look at their own performance and ask if they really gave everything? Do they really want to win the league?”Obviously we’re fighting and we still have games after tonight.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But if we play like we did overall today, not winning challenges and giving the ref the opportunity to give a free-kick like he did many, many times, then we have no chance to win the title.”It’s a tough one and obviously we had to play much better against a side who are fighting relegation.”Virgil van Dijk admitted Liverpool’s display was direCredit: Alamy More