Everton confirm the signing of Christian Norgaard from Arsenal for a fixed £7m fee. Two-year deal for the Dane @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Everton complete £7m Christian Norgaard transfer from Arsenal

Norgaard becomes Everton's fourth signing and their third midfield arrival of the summer.

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Everton continuing to progress deal for Arsenal's Christian Norgaard. Dane given permission to travel for first part of medical yesterday Second part today + some finer details for clubs to resolve

Given how carefully we source and word articles, always frustrating to see the amount of re-writes elsewhere that are either inaccurate or contain logical leaps/things we just haven't said. So many already re yesterday's updates. Could be spending all day chasing corrections!

Christian Norgaard has been given permission by Arsenal to travel for his medical with Everton Follows @theathleticfc.bsky.social's excl story over weekend that agreement in principle had been reached between two clubs for 32 yo Danish international

Also, come and join us for this at the brilliant @bridewell.bsky.social Will preview new season, answer some questions & stick around for some 🍺 📧 Email evertonbyline@gmail.com or DM us to reserve your place - thanks to those who have already! #EFC

Some Everton bits from me in here Johnston latest; Baku of RB Leipzig also considered at right-back; Hull approach for Iroegbunam, & Wheatley interest part of desire to strengthen age-group sides @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...

The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more

Welcome to The Athletic's weekly look at the latest information from across the transfer market

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🗣️ BYLINE 105 🎙️ @mattjfootball.bsky.social @paddyboyland.bsky.social @bridewell.bsky.social 🔵 Norgaard and Johnston - what are we getting? 🔵 What do they say about Moyes' future? 🔵 Grealish transfer latest 🔵 Rohl shines - will he play? Listen 👉 tinyurl.com/3vfpdmv5 Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/243h9t7s

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill confirms Everton approach for Canadian international right-back Alistair Johnston 27 yo one of several options being considered for priority position, and still awaiting firm bid @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Everton contact Celtic over availability of defender Alistair Johnston, says Martin O’Neill

Everton are looking to sign a new right-back this summer following Seamus Coleman's exit and uncertainty over Nathan Patterson's future.

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Everton struggled to replace Gana Gueye when he left in 2019. Different challenge this time, but still not easy Team lacks a proper No 6 who can compete physically & distribute well from deep A look at some of the options + data picks @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Replacing Idrissa Gueye: Analysing contenders, and who the data says Everton should target

Effectively replacing Gueye is one of Everton's biggest priorities of this transfer window - so who fits the bill?

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On Ndiaye, Al-Hilal links & why any exit would hand Everton's new recruitment setup its greatest challenge yet @theathleticfc.bsky.social

How Everton handle Iliman Ndiaye’s future will be a test of their new transfer setup

There is an awful lot riding on a potential exit of David Moyes' star forward. This is a baptism of fire for recent hires behind the scenes

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Everton's search for a RB continues. O'Brien looking to challenge at CB, so versatile Rohl spending parts of training/pre-season matches at full back Not a new position for him but still getting to grips with that+ "physicality" of PL @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Everton have a right-back shortage

Merlin Rohl's versatility may be valuable but longer-term solutions are essential too

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Everton not expecting to re-sign Idrissa Gueye. Talks over amid belief he has more lucrative offer from elsewhere Club already assessing potential replacements & profile sought there likely have implications in other parts of pitch @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Everton not expecting to re-sign Idrissa Gueye as contract talks conclude

Everton are now exploring alternatives, with the purchase of a new central midfielder considered likely.

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Did a (big) thing Saturday 💍 Back for Bolton!

Everton transfer update: 🔵Grealish deal hinges on terms *and his return date 🔵Door still not shut on Gana return; talks continuing 🔵No 2 keeper merry-go-round? 🔵Some sales expected @theathleticfc.bsky.social

What we’re hearing on Everton transfers: Jack Grealish, Idrissa Gueye and goalkeepers

Everton have made two signings but there is uncertainty over some players who featured last season

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🗣️ BYLINE 102 🎙️ @mattjfootball.bsky.social @paddyboyland.bsky.social @bridewell.bsky.social 🔵 Djed Spence transfer latest 🔵 Still no right-back - is there any excuse? 🔵 Do #EFC have a say over player personal training? Listen 👉 tinyurl.com/4h7rmjjr Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/yc52j75w #EFC

New: #SaintsFC agree deal to sign Lewis Dobbin from #AVFC. 23yo will undergo a medical today ahead of a £9million move+add-ons. Southampton set to secure Dobbin's signing, despite interest from several Championship sides. W/ @paddyboyland.bsky.social

Great afternoon at HDS. Real sense of occasion. Place is made for it

Thought we saw a different side to Jordan Pickford at Azteca. Same big-game mentality, but took decision to be more commanding in own area in face of aerial barrage One of his best. Strange how quickly some start to doubt him... @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/743...

Knockout puncher: How ‘brave’ Pickford changed his game to save England against Mexico (Gift Article)

Jordan Pickford made the most punches at the Azteca of any goalkeeper in a match across the past three World Cups. Here's why...

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Everton confirm Tom Curtis has joined from Manchester United as Professional Development Phase senior coach & head of training. Will also support Dave Hughes with U21s Matt Taylor appointed new U18 head coach

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Everton announce academy changes: 🔵 Dave Hughes, ex Newport/MU/Wales joins as U21 manager & head of academy player development, replacing outgoing Paul Tait 🔵 Understand Tom Curtis (U21) & Matt Taylor also in talks over academy roles (1/2)

Nice piece this. Know others taking most of plaudits but Olise has been my favourite player to watch so far at this World Cup - and by quite some distance. Football needs more like him

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‘Michael’s Michael, he is unique’ Brendan Flanagan brought Michael Olise to Reading in 2016 Ten years on - and with Olise one of the stars of this World Cup - we watched last night’s game together + reflected on his rise www.nytimes.com/athletic/743...

Everton confirm Christopher Ward as their first training kit sponsor. Follows announcement last week of CMC Markets (front of shirt) & Stake (sleeve sponsor)

Everton announce academy changes: 🔵 Dave Hughes, ex Newport/MU/Wales joins as U21 manager & head of academy player development, replacing outgoing Paul Tait 🔵 Understand Tom Curtis (U21) & Matt Taylor also in talks over academy roles (1/2)

Everton see Tyrique George as a potential England international Player had interest from Italy/Germany but prioritised return to Merseyside after settling quickly during loan Excitement at #EFC over young, largely English, core @theathleticfc.bsky.social

No goals, no assists, but Everton’s £24m Tyrique George deal is a show of faith in talent

David Moyes saw enough in a loan spell to believe that the forward can form a big part of Everton's future.

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NEW: Everton have confirmed signing of Tyrique George from Chelsea for an initial £18m, rising to £24m if all clauses met Original loan option was £25m George: "I loved my time on loan, so as soon as I knew it was a possibility to return, that's always what I wanted" @theathleticfc.bsky.social

UPDATE: Tyrique George has completed a medical ahead of his permanent move to Everton. Clubs now just finishing final bits of paperwork ahead of announcement w/ @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social for @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Everton agree £24m Tyrique George deal with Chelsea

Chelsea will receive an initial fee of £18million, with £6m due in potential add-ons.

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Brilliant England - Mexico game. Utterly compelling from start to finish Pickford's best performance of the tournament by some distance. Says everything about his big-match character Couple of key saves & great to see him so decisive/dominant on crosses

“It's a quite incredible pool of talent in a relatively small area" says FFF TD Hubert Fournier of the Paris region that has produced more WC 2026 players than anywhere else Went to the 🇫🇷 capital to explore the reasons for their success @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

There are 99 French-born players at this World Cup. Welcome to the beating heart of global football

Immigration, investment and an outstanding national team help explain why France has produced such a high number of players

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Decisive movement on Hayden Hackney came late last week, when Everton submitted a take-it-or-leave-it final offer Initial 16.5m fee deemed good value in tough market Key target over line ahead of #EFC's return for testing on Fri @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

How Everton’s Hayden Hackney transfer saga unfolded, and what it means for their summer

There was a time when a move looked unlikely, but Everton and Middlesbrough can take positives from the deal

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Everton have completed the signing of Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough for initial £16.5m. If all clauses met, deal could rise close to £25m. Boro have a sell on #EFC won race ahead of other PL clubs. They were always his preference @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

Everton complete signing of midfielder Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough

Hackney was named Championship Player of the Year for the 2025-26 campaign.

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