Everton have identified a “ready-made” replacement for Jarrad Branthwaite ahead of the summer transfer window, sources have told Football Insider. Branthwaite, 21, is the subject of strong interest from Premier League clubs ahead of the off-season. But Football Insider revealed on Monday (11 March) that Everton are very keen on 23-year-old Hull City defender Jacob Greaves. The 23-year-old has impressed for the Tigers in the Championship this season and has helped them become contenders to seal a playoff place. It is believed that Everton chiefs feel Greaves is a natural replacement for Branthw ..read more

It is a ‘big concern’ that prospective Everton owners 777 Partners may struggle to secure additional money and complete repayments on their £3billion worth of debt. That is the view of finance expert Kieran Maguire, who exclusively told Football Insider that the US takeover group are “veering from one crisis to another”. According to documents seen by Josimar, 777 Partners owed a total of £3billion to creditors in the summer of 2023. The Miami-based group have struck an agreement with Toffees chairman Farhad Moshiri to buy his majority stake in Everton, but the takeover is yet to be approved b ..read more

Everton are very keen on Hull City defender Jacob Greaves ahead of the summer transfer window, sources have told Football Insider. The 23-year-old has impressed for the Tigers in the Championship this season and has helped them become contenders to seal a playoff place in the 2023-24 campaign. But Greaves is now attracting interest from the Premier League and it is believed a move to the top-flight is likely if Hull aren’t promoted this season. Everton are big admirers of the left-footed centre-back – but would need to remain in the Premier League to make a move for his services this summer. A ..read more

Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness warned Newcastle United that they must not move their stadium too far away from St James’ Park if they build a new venue. Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old – who served as CEO at Goodison Park and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – revealed that Everton scrapped plans to move to Kirkby while he was CEO. As reported by The Telegraph, Newcastle’s Saudi owners are weighing up plans to build a new stadium to replace St James’ Park. It has not been ruled out that Newcastle will instead stay at ..read more

Man United fans on social media want Casemiro to be sold this summer after a “dreadful” display in the 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday afternoon (9 March). The Red Devils took all three points from their clash with the Toffees but Erik ten Hag’s side looked unconvincing at Old Trafford once again. Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford both scored from the penalty spot after Alejandro Garnacho was fouled in the box twice in the first half. However, the penalty goals patched over another underwhelming performance which saw Sean Dyche’s side miss countless opportunities. Man United fans rip into ..read more

Man United bounced back from their Manchester derby defeat last weekend to beat Everton 2-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon. Erik ten Hag’s side scored twice from the penalty spot with Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford adding to their goal tally. The Red Devils remain in the race for Champions League football next season with the gap to fifth-placed Tottenham now reduced to three points. Our United correspondent rates the players’ performances against Everton. PLAYER RATINGS Andre Onana [7] Alert and brave – and had to be early on. Everton came sprinting out of the blocks at Old Traff ..read more

Former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness believes the negative stories around the club’s points deduction and takeover will have a big impact on the playing squad. Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – suggested that negative stories around the club will have a “subconscious” impact on players. Despite having their initial points deduction reduced to six on appeal, the Toffees are set to shortly begin a hearing for their seco ..read more

Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness believes Jordan Pickford could be valued at upwards of £70million if he performs well at the European Championships with England. Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – described Pickford as “best in class”. Football Insider revealed last month that Pickford will be in demand this summer if Everton are relegated or their takeover deal with 777 Partners falls through. The 29-year-old has made 268 to ..read more

Keith Wyness has tipped Everton star Amadou Onana to move to a ‘top six’ club this summer for a fee of £60million or more after what he has been told by “people I trust”. Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes Everton are “yet to see the best” of the 22-year-old. Onana made the move to Goodison Park from Lille in the summer of 2022 for a £33million fee. The Belgium international has gone on to make 63 appearances across ..read more

Former Everton chief Keith Wyness believes the club sensationally value Jarrad Branthwaite at up to “£100million” amid interest from Real Madrid and Manchester United. Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – labelled Branthwaite a “huge talent” at Goodison Park and insisted his price tag has rocketed as a result. The 21-year-old centre-back has been a breakthrough star for Everton this season with 30 appearances across all competi ..read more