EVERTON NEWS

Jordan Pickford - Racks up 13 clean sheets Pickford started all 38 games for Everton this season in which he registered 13 clean sheets and 121 saves while allowing 51 goals.

Impact Pickford allowed his fewest goals in a season since 2020-21 when he was limited to just 31 matches. The keeper's strong season figures to further cement his place as England's No. 1 heading into the 2024 Euros this summer. While Pickford's name will likely come up amid transfer speculation, he is signed with the Toffees through June of 2027.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Vitaliy Mykolenko - Returns Friday Mykolenko (ankle) played the first half of Friday's 3-1 friendly loss to Poland.

Impact Mykolenko finished the season on the sideline with an ankle injury but is now back fit and got the start Friday. The left-back should be competing for the starting role when the tournament kicks off, though he may be rotated if he's showing signs of continued pain with the ankle issue.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Dele Alli jets off to Japan with girlfriend Cindy Kimberly as Everton future hangs in the balance amid looming contract expiration | Goal.com US Everton midfielder Dele Alli has flown out to Japan after the end of the season but his future remains uncertain with his contract set to ex...

JUNE 4 • GOAL.COM

Everton faces uncertain future after proposed sale to investment firm 777 Partners falls through

Miami-based private investment firm 777 Partners has failed to conclude a deal for the purchase of Everton

JUNE 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Man Utd on alert in Jarrad Branthwaite pursuit as Everton put all of their stars up for sale amid fears of another points deduction | Goal.com US Manchester United's pursuit of Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite has received a boost as the Toffees may put all their stars up for sale this sum...

MAY 31 • GOAL.COM

'Waive the medical' – Transfer gamble that could land injury-ravaged Dele Alli new club as ex-Tottenham star prepares to leave Everton as a free agent | Goal.com US Dele Alli could land himself a new club this summer if a calculated transfer gamble is taken and interested parties are prepared to “waive t...

MAY 31 • GOAL.COM

Mason Holgate - Struggles to make impact with Blades Holgate will return to Everton following the end of his loan at Sheffield United.

Impact Holgate started nine matches while on loan, but he didn't have a ton of success for a team that sat bottom of the table. He secured an early red card and added three yellows despite just 10 appearances. With his Everton contract set to expire in 2025, it's likely he'll be loaned away again to get playing time.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Neal Maupay - Returning to Everton Maupay will return to Everton following his season-long loan with Brentford.

Impact Maupay still has another year on his Everton deal and there's a chance he'll be loaned elsewhere again. Maupay accrued six goals and three assists in 29 appearances for Brentford, most of the starts coming before Ivan Toney returned from his suspension. With Beto and Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the team, there isn't a massive need for Maupay at Everton.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jarrad Branthwaite - Spry defensively in loss Branthwaite registered one tackle (zero won) and seven clearances in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Arsenal.

Impact Branthwaite led the Everton backline Sunday with seven clearances as they were beaten 1-2 by Arsenal. He was also credited with four blocks, tying a season-high. Branthwaite enjoyed a breakthrough 2023-2024 with Everton. He appeared and started in 35 league matches, scoring three times and contributing to 12 of the 13 Everton clean sheet efforts.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

James Tarkowski - Leads defensive effort Tarkowski recorded three tackles (three won) and four clearances in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Arsenal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 50th minute.

Impact Tarkowski set the example for the Everton defense Saturday, leading the team with three tackles (three won) as they were defeated by Arsenal 1-2. Tarkowski was also credited with two blocks. For the second consecutive season, Tarkowski started all 38 matches for Everton, scored once and provided one assist. Dating back to his 2017-2018 campaign with Burnley, Tarkowski has started in all 251 Premier League appearances he's made.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Idrissa Gana Gueye - Scores from dead ball opportunity Gueye scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Arsenal.

Impact Gueye opened the scoring Saturday, being credited with a goal from a free kick that found the back of the net via deflection just before halftime. He ends the season on a strong run of form, having scored in three of Everton's final six matches. Overall, Gueye made 25 appearances (24 starts) on the campaign, having missed three small stretches of games due to injury. His four goals scored are the most Gueye has scored in a single season in his career.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Pickford - Concedes twice in loss Pickford made four saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Arsenal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 83rd minute.

Impact Pickford turned aside four of the six Arsenal shots on target Sunday, conceding twice, as Everton fell 1-2. Pickford ends the campaign on a strong run of form, having recorded five clean sheets in his final eight starting appearances. Overall, Pickford started all 38 league matches for Everton for the first time since the 2019-2020 campaign. His 13 clean sheets during the 2023-2024 campaign were the second most in the Premier League are the second most Pickford has recorded in a single Premier League season in his career.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Man City & Man Utd set to kick off Jarrad Branthwaite transfer saga as Everton prepare themselves for opening bids | Goal.com US Everton are preparing to receive opening transfer bids from two Premier League giants for in-form defender Jarrad Branthwaite.

MAY 19 • GOAL.COM

Dele Alli - Continuing rehab without contract Alli's (groin) rehab will continue with Everton despite being out of contract. Director of Football Kevin Thelwell told reporters Friday, "Dele's contract is coming to an end, but...

Impact Alli hasn't made a Premier League appearance for the Toffees since Aug. 13, 2022 versus Aston Villa when he logged just nine minutes off the bench. At this point, it seems unlikely the midfielder will re-sign with the club even once his rehab is finished, though it's certainly not impossible that he can convince the club to give him a one-year deal.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Harrison - Could remain with Everton Harrison's (hamstring) loan spell with Everton is ending but the club would like to keep him in the fold. Director of Football Kevin Thelwell told reporters Friday, "We will contin...

Impact Harrison will end the campaign on the shelf after being ruled out for the season finale versus Arsenal on Sunday due to his hamstring problem. In his 29 Premier League outings for the Toffees, including 25 starts, the midfielder recorded three goals on 34 shots (nine on target), three assists and 81 crosses (14 accurate). If Everton can retain Harrison's services next season, whether on loan or permanent deal, he should be a regular in the starting XI.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Andy Lonergan - Won't return next season Lonergan will not be retained by Everton after the 2023-24 season, the club announced Friday.

Impact Considering Lonergan never made a single appearance for the Toffees this season, the decision to release him shouldn't come as a surprise. Barring any significant offseason changes, Joao Virginia figures to remain in the No. 2 role behind Jordan Pickford heading into the 2024-25 campaign.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ashley Young - Receives one-year contract offer Young was given a one-year contract offer by Everton on Friday.

Impact Young is coming off his first season with the Toffees, having made 26 starts in 30 Premier League appearances. In those matches, the defender recorded 13 shots (two on target), 100 crosses (24 accurate) and 19 corners while also chipping in 49 tackles, 44 clearances and 22 interceptions. The health of Vitaliy Mykolenko (ankle) and Nathan Patterson (hamstring) next season will likely determine how often Young gets onto the pitch for the club.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Seamus Coleman - Offered one-year contract Coleman was given a one-year contract offer by Everton on Friday.

Impact Coleman has made 421 appearances for the Toffees across all competitions since joining the club from Sligo Rovers back in January 2009. Injuries limited the veteran defender to a mere 11 outings (six starts) this season in which he generated 20 clearances, 17 tackles and six interceptions. If Coleman decides to sign his new deal, he figures to remain the club captain but will otherwise likely serve in a reserve role.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Idrissa Gana Gueye - Option picked up by club Gueye's one-year contract option was picked up by Everton on Friday.

Impact Gueye will be back with the Toffees for another season after making 24 Premier League appearances for the club this past campaign. In those outings, including 23 starts, the midfielder registered three goals on 25 shots (six on target), 11 crosses (one accurate) and 13 chances created. Gueye's fantasy value will continue to come more from defensive stats, of which he notched 73 tackles, 25 interceptions and 14 clearances this season.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Gomes - Questionable for finale Gomes (face) is in doubt for Sunday's clash with Arsenal, according to manager Sean Dyche.

Impact Gomes suffered a facial injury in the closing stages of the 1-0 win over Sheffield United and faces a late test for Sunday's match. The midfielder has played a bench role in recent matches and even if fit it's likely he would remain limited to second half minutes off the bench.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Harrison - Season officially over Harrison (hamstring) is out for Sunday's trip to Arsenal, Everton announced.

Impact Harrison was expected to miss the season finale and after undergoing scans his absence was confirmed. The attacking midfielder will be sidelined for the Sunday clash, ending his season with three goals and assists in 29 appearances (25 starts.) His loan hasn't been made permanent so he may still return to Leeds, though he likely will have interest elsewhere in the Premier League.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

EPL says Everton still 'in discussions' with 777 as scrutiny ramps up on US firm

The English Premier League chief executive says Everton is still in negotiations with 777 Partners over a takeover of the club despite the Miami-based investment group plunging int...

MAY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

James Garner - Takes four shots in win Garner had four off-target shots, created two chances, sent in three crosses (one accurate) and drew two fouls during Saturday's 1-0 win over Sheffield United.

Impact Garner had another productive outing in the middle of the park, being involved in many dangerous plays by both finishing and creating for teammates. Despite not scoring or assisting that much in his first year as a full-time starter at EPL, the youngster contributes in many other aspects of the game and his stats for this campaign could be just a teaser of his potential for the future.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

James Tarkowski - Busy defensively in win Tarkowski created one chance, made two tackles (one won), four clearances and six blocks and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Sheffield United.

Impact Tarkowski had another excellent display at the heart of the defense, this time setting a new season high in shots blocked to help his side keeping the fifth clean sheet over the last seven matches. This has been another wonderful campaign by the center-back, who leads all EPL players in blocked shots while also ranking second in clearances and fourth in interceptions.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Dwight McNeil - Logs five crosses in win McNeil created three chances and sent in five inaccurate crosses during Saturday's 1-0 win over Sheffield United.

Impact McNeil was very active on the build-up of plays as he initiated the action that led to Abdoulaye Doucoure's game-winner and racked up multiple crosses as usual, although this time they didn't find the target. With one goal, one assist, 10 shots, 18 chances created and 44 crosses over his last six starts, the midfielder has definitely been a force during this final stretch of the year.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE