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    Why Dele Alli’s Sky Sports MNF appearance will save Everton £10m from Tottenham transfer fee

    EVERTON will save £10million through Dele Alli’s appearance on Monday Night Football.The midfielder will make his punditry debut on Sky Sports for the Toffees’ trip to Chelsea.Dele Alli’s Monday Night Football appearance will save Everton £10millionCredit: GettyIn doing so, he will save his club from having to pay Tottenham a fee as part of his January 2022 move.Alli joined Everton two years ago on a free transfer with a series of appearance-based add-ons.As part of the deal, Everton would have to pay Spurs £10million if Alli made 20 Premier League appearances.However, injuries and a dip in form have limited him to just 13 league appearances.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWith Everton having just seven matches remaining this term and Alli’s contract expiring in the summer, his appearance on Sky Sports means he cannot end the campaign with any more than 19 league appearances for the club.As a result, he will save Sean Dyche’s side £10million by joining Jamie Carragher and David Jones in the studio.Alli, 28, has failed to make an appearance so far this season after struggling with a muscle issue that has ruled him out since March 2023.The injury has prevented him from playing for Everton since returning from a loan spell with Besiktas last summer.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe also confirmed he has undergone rehabilitation for his mental health in an emotional interview with Gary Neville.The 28-year-old also revealed in the interview last year that he was sexually abused as a child.Eric Dier says he ‘has lots of regrets’ and admits to being ‘disappointed he didn’t do more’ to help Dele AlliAlli was twice named the PFA Young Player of the Year in 2015/16 and 2016/17 after emerging as a key man for Tottenham.Meanwhile, at international level, he has won 37 caps and scored three goals for England.Those caps include appearances at both the 2016 Euros and 2018 World Cup. More

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    Everton could face THIRD point deduction after being docked eight points to leave Premier League future in serious doubt

    EVERTON could face a THIRD points deduction – after “escaping” with a loss of just two points for their admitted breach of Prem Profitability and Sustainability Rules.But there is no possibility of a hearing into the alleged extra £6.5m loss before next season.Sean Dyche’s Everton could be hit with ANOTHER point penaltyCredit: PAThe Toffees are alleged to have made an extra £6.5m lossCredit: GettyAnd Everton announced the club WILL appeal against the latest verdict as every single point could prove the difference between survival and relegation.The punishment drops Everton down one place from 15th to 16th and now just two points above Luton, who fill the final relegation slot. Without their deductions, the Toffees would be 12 points clear of trouble in 14th.A three man independent commission ruled that the Goodison club’s latest breach – with “permitted” losses of £121.6m over three seasons – was worth a five point deduction.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, that was reduced by three points after Prem lawyers accepted Everton’s “double jeopardy” argument – the six points already deducted included a calculation over two of the three years involved in the latest charge.The Commission gave Everton two points back for that, plus a further point for their “early” guilty plea.However, the Commission revealed that Prem legal chiefs want to pin a further £6.5m of losses on Everton, representing the difference between the club’s initial accounts and the final figure for the three years.That was after an attempt to amend the charge to add extra losses of almost £17m – relating to share capitalisation by the club – was rejected by the Commission.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe three-man panel, though, led by James Drake KC, will allow the Prem to argue that £6.5m in “interest payments” which Everton insist were “directly attributable to the club’s new stadium” should be the subject of further sanction – although that will not be until next season.Over the three day hearing last month, Everton admitted they had allowable losses of £62.7m in 2022-23, taking their three-season loss to £121.6m – £16.6m above the permitted maximum of £105m.MOTD commentator shares ‘scariest position in football’ as he takes fans inside Premier League stadiumEverton’s “silk”, James Segan KC, argued that, despite the clear breach, “all roads lead to no further sanction”.The main thrusts of his argument were the “double jeopardy” principle and that Everton had already been deducted six points for their £19.5m 2022 breach, while Nottingham Forest only had four points stripped for a £34.5m breach – a figure greater than Everton’s two-year total amount of overspend.That was rejected by the Commission, which ruled that the starting point for sentence was three points for the breach plus an extra two for the amount.Prem silk Adam Lewis KC accepted the argument of mitigation for the two season overlap although he opposed the extra point back – referring to the fact that Everton actually forwarded their accounts for last season two weeks AFTER the December 31 deadline.THE PSR STATE OF PLAYWhere clubs in danger stand…
    Nottingham Forest
    Deducted four points for breaching spending limit by £34.563m. Have launched an appeal, with final decision expected by early May.
    Everton
    Initial 10 point deduction for 2021-22 breaches reduced to six points on appeal. Now deducted a further two points.
    Manchester City
    Etihad club emphatically denies the 115 allegations laid against them in February 2023. The lengthy Commission case has been scheduled to start in October or November but a final decision is not expected until March or April 2025.
    Chelsea
    Blues chiefs flagged up illicit payments made to agents and others during the Roman Abramovich era. Fined £8.6m by Uefa but still to be formally charged by the Prem despite an ongoing investigation.
    Leicester
    Foxes breached Prem PSR loss limits last season but did not have to report their 2022-23 accounts until this month because of their relegation. That puts the timetable back and means that they will probably face a Prem points deduction next term if they are promoted back to the top flight.

    Despite that, the commission ruled that Everton did deserve extra credit, although it dismissed Segan’s plea for the point sanction to be suspended until next season.In a statement, Everton confirmed the club “have begin the preparations to appeal” the decision.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Goodison outfit added: “Everton is extremely concerned by the inconsistency of different commissions in terms of points deductions applied.”Under Prem rules, the outcome of any appeal will be announced by May 24, five days after the end of the season, although it is expected the ruling would come by mid-May. More

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    Jordan Pickford suffers England nightmare as Everton goalkeeper drops clanger to gift Belgium an early goal

    JORDAN PICKFORD suffered a nightmare blunder in England’s friendly against Belgium.The Everton keeper attempted to play a raking pass but gave the ball directly to Toffees team-mate Amadou Onana instead.Foden passed the ball back to PickfordCredit: Channel 4Tielemans slotted the ball into a virtually empty netCredit: Channel 4Tielemans wrong footed PickfordCredit: Channel 4Pickford was left frustrated with his mistakeCredit: RexHe then slid the ball to Youri Tielemans who wrong-footed Pickford from 25 yards.The mistake came after Phil Foden rolled the ball back to Pickford, with the keeper not under any real pressure from Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku.Pickford rolled the ball with his foot a couple of times while gesturing to his team to make an option for him.He opted to try and play a long diagonal to West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen which dragged along the floor and was easily intercepted.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe costly mistake comes in the last England game before Gareth Southgate announces his Euro 2024 squad.But he’s hardly blessed with options if he is to look to replace Pickford before the tournament.His second choice, Aaron Ramsdale is also no2 for Arsenal, having lost his place this season to David Raya.Palace keeper Sam Johnstone was forced to withdraw from the squad injured and was replaced by U21s keeper James Trafford.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSReacting to Pickford’s mistake, one fan wrote on X: “Pickford englands no1 hahahha get someone else between the sticks he’s so overrated.”Another said: “Pickford wow what a howler lol.”England Players Reveal Their Favourite Hot Drinks with Jordan Henderson revealing love for surprise choiceA third wrote: “Genuinely don’t think Pickford can be #1 anymore what is that?”Rob Green stood up for Pickford, however, saying that it was the first time he has made a significant mistake in an England shirt. More

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    Man Utd could miss out on Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite transfer with Premier League rivals ready to gazump them

    MANCHESTER CITY are keeping tabs on Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports.Branthwaite, 21, has been heavily linked with a move away from Goodison Park in recent months.Man City are interested in signing Jarrad BranthwaiteCredit: AlamySince breaking into the first team at the start of the campaign, the centre-back has made 31 appearances across all competitions.And his impressive form has attracted interest from the likes of Manchester United, Tottenham and Real Madrid.According to the Daily Mail, Man City are also considering a swoop.City officials like the fact Branthwaite is young, homegrown, and showing tactical traits similar to John Stones.Read More on Man UtdHowever, Everton want at least £60million for him this summer.That could put the defender out of Man Utd’s price range.Branthwaite earned his first senior England call-up earlier this month.He was an unused substitute during the team’s 1-0 defeat to Brazil on Friday.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBranthwaite has impressed for Everton this seasonHowever, the Everton star could be in line to make his debut against Belgium on Tuesday.Speaking after his Three Lions call-up, Branthwaite told Everton TV: “It’s a dream come true.Gareth Southgate admits ‘we don’t like losing’ but takes positives from Brazil loss”To represent your national team at any level is a massive achievement, but for it to be the senior squad, I’m over the moon.”I found out in training. The gaffer pulled me and told me I’ve been selected, so I was buzzing when I heard the news.”You can only affect what you do on the pitch and give yourself the best possible opportunity to be selected, and that’s by putting in good performances on the pitch.”That’s what your only focus can be, really, and that’s been from when I came into the team to now – it’s just to keep delivering that high level and see where that takes me.”I messaged my dad and he said he’s very proud of me. He said: ‘All of the family is proud’, so it’s a lovely feeling. I just can’t wait to join up with the team.”They’re obviously really tough fixtures, but I’m really happy to just be in the squad, take every moment in and see where it takes me.” More

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    Everton line up Sunderland wonderkid Oli Bainbridge, 18, as Sean Dyche prepares for summer transfer window

    EVERTON are keeping an eye on Sunderland’s left-back Oli Bainbridge.The powerful 18-year-old prospect is tipped to get into the Black Cats side before the end of the season.Oli Bainbridge could be set to move from Sunderland to Everton in the summerCredit: AlamyBainbridge signed a deal with Sunderland last summer.The contract, penned in June, keeps the youngster tied down to the club until 2025.Sunderland also have the option to extend it by a further 12 months.Academy manager Robin Nicholls was over the moon after confirming Bainbridge’s new deal.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe told the club website: “It is great news that Ollie has committed his future to the club for the next few seasons.”He is someone who has displayed strong performance and potential throughout last season and is always looking to develop himself as a player.”This contract is a reflection of the hard work that he and his family have put in for several years now.”Bainbridge was included in Sunderland’s squad for the first time on Saturday.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe was an unused substitute in their goalless draw with QPR at the Stadium of Light.The result ended a run of six straight defeats for Sunderland – who have not won since a 3-1 victory over Plymouth on February 10.Fans have incredible theory that sacked Sunderland boss Michael Beale of set up Twitter burner account to defend recordThey have dropped from play-off contention to mid-table obscurity in the Championship, 13 points adrift of the top six. More

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    Dele Alli future handed major lifeline as Everton ‘open to offering ex-Tottenham and England star new contract’

    EVERTON are open to offering Dele Alli a new contract, according to reports.Dele, 27, has not made a competitive appearance in over a year.Dele Alli could be handed a new Everton contractCredit: GettyHe last starred for Besiktas in February 2023 while on loan from Everton, but his season was prematurely ended due to a muscle injury.The midfielder returned to Goodison Park in April but he is yet to break back into Sean Dyche’s squad.According to The Athletic, Everton are still open to handing Dele a new contract in a bid to help him reignite his career.However, the Toffees will have to hold talks with Tottenham first.Read More on FootballEverton did not have to pay an immediate fee after agreeing to sign the ex-England star, but they will have to fork out £10million when he reaches 20 appearances.That fee could prove to be too much for the cash-strapped Toffees this season.Dele has made 13 appearances since swapping north London for Merseyside.He completed the transfer in January 2022 and signed a two-and-a-half year deal upon his arrival.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThat means his current contract expires at the end of the 2023-24 campaign.The midfielder is not expected to return to action before June, but Dyche could find a spot for him in his pre-season plans.I was forced into selling drugs aged 8 and was hung off a bridge by rival gang members, says Everton star Dele Alli Dele bravely opened up about his childhood trauma during an interview with Gary Neville in July.He also revealed that he went to rehab for a sleeping pill addiction.The football community was quick to support the former England star, with Everton fans unveiling a flag at Goodison Park. More

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    Everton could be plunged into further financial turmoil as Premier League rivals threaten £100m lawsuits

    EVERTON face further financial chaos if five rival clubs have taken up their right to sue — and the Toffees could be hit for more than £100million.SunSport understands that at least one of Burnley, Leeds, Leicester, Nottingham Forest and Southampton have signalled their intention to claim.Sean Dyche’s Toffees might see legal action from at least one top-flight rivalCredit: RexJordan Pickford and Co could see Everton face a financial nightmareCredit: PASean Dyche’s Goodison outfit earned a partial win when their ten-point punishment for breaching Prem Profitability and Sustainability Rules was slashed to six on appeal.But the initial November verdict came alongside a ruling by independent commission chairman David Phillips QC that rival clubs could demand compensation.He gave all five outfits 28 days from the Nov 17 publication of the findings to register their interest in making a claim.While the clubs approached have declined to make any comment, at least one planned to take legal action.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe confirmation in the appeal findings that Everton DID gain a “sporting advantage” by their PSR breach will add weight to any action.Burnley and Leicester are thought to have the strongest cases as they can argue they were direct casualties of Everton’s misconduct.Clarets went down in 18th place in 2021-22, the season Everton breached the three-term limit of £105m in “allowable losses”.And the Foxes took the same position last campaign, when the Goodison club was initially charged.Most read in FootballHOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALLBoth could argue they missed around £50m up front — the difference between the minimum Prem TV money and the parachute payment for relegation.They may also seek to include lost revenue from gate money and sponsorship plus the cost of ‘forced sales’ of players at knockdown prices.Every Premier League stadium ranked by the number of pubs nearby with one boasting over 130 local boozersThat list might include winger Harvey Barnes, who could have commanded more than the £38m Newcastle paid relegated Leicester last July.Leeds’ potential claim is likely to be just £3.7m — the difference in prize money between 18th and 19th — as they would have gone down regardless.Saints, who would have come bottom in any event, and Forest — who could open a floodgate for claims against themselves after being charged with a PSR breach in 2022-23 — are seen as less likely to have claimed. More

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    Barcelona to rival Man Utd and Arsenal for Amadou Onana transfer… but can get nowhere near Everton’s asking price

    BARCELONA will join the race to sign Amadou Onana – but only if Everton drop their £51m asking price.Like the cash-strapped Toffees, Barcelona have their own financial issues and cannot afford to go beyond £34m as things stand.
    Barcelona have joined the chase for Everton’s Amadou OnanaCredit: Getty
    But the Spanish giants are monitoring the midfielder’s situation closely.
    Everton will hope to generate an auction for Onana this summer.
    Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are all among the clubs to have him on their shortlist.
    The 22-year-old Belgian international arrived at Goodison Park from Lille for £33.5m after snubbing West Ham in August 2022.
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    He instantly became a key player under Frank Lampard.
    And he remains an integral part of the Toffees team under Sean Dyche as they fight relegation.

    Onana is under contract at Everton until 2027 after penning a five-year deal upon his arrival.
    Man United boss Erik ten Hag is also still keen to revive interest in Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong.
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    The Old Trafford club have been linked with a £120m double swoop for De Jong and Nou Camp team-mate Ronald Araujo.
    If Barca received a big fee for one or both players, it would give them a better chance of competing for Onana without risking a breach of FFP rules.
    Every Premier League stadium ranked by the number of pubs nearby with one boasting over 130 local boozers More