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Tag: David Moyes

  • Everton Near Deal to Sign USMNT Forward Folarin Balogun, Sources Say

    Everton Near Deal to Sign USMNT Forward Folarin Balogun, Sources Say

    Everton are closing in on a deal for AS Monaco forward Folarin Balogun after submitting a £35 million offer ($47.5m), sources have told ESPN.

    The Premier League club identified the United States men’s national team striker as a leading target after Guinea-Bissau international Beto completed a £15 million move to Serie A side Fiorentina.

    Talks over Balogun’s transfer have accelerated, with Everton manager David Moyes seeking to strengthen his squad before Tuesday’s 23:00 BST (18:00 ET) transfer deadline. The 25-year-old is viewed as an essential addition following Beto’s departure.

    A move for Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison has stalled amid Turkish interest in the former frontman. However, Iliman Ndiaye’s prospective transfer to Spurs is still expected to go through.

    Everton are also attempting to secure a deal for Jack Grealish after the Manchester City winger spent last season on loan at the club. Interest remains in Sunderland defender Trai Hume.

    With Moyes prioritising attacking reinforcements, Balogun is currently the most likely signing for Everton.

    Source: www.espn.com

  • Harrison Armstrong Transfer to Nottingham Forest Called Off After Everton Fan Backlash

    Harrison Armstrong Transfer to Nottingham Forest Called Off After Everton Fan Backlash

    Everton have rejected Nottingham Forest’s £40 million bid for teenage midfielder Harrison Armstrong, avoiding a potential backlash from supporters against owners The Friedkin Group.

    News that Forest had made an offer for the gifted 19-year-old, and that Everton were considering it, triggered an immediate response from fans. Supporters were angered by the possibility of the club selling its best homegrown player in years.

    Everton reject Forest approach for Harrison Armstrong

    After a dramatic day on and off the field, Everton’s board, led by chairman and billionaire owner Dan Friedkin, unanimously decided to reject Forest’s proposal and keep Armstrong.

    Everton supporters made their views clear during the club’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth. The reaction was so loud and hostile that it is certain to have been heard by Everton’s delegation at The Vitality Stadium before being relayed to the club’s hierarchy in the United States.

    It is highly unlikely to be a coincidence that a deal which appeared to be progressing was subsequently halted.

    The decision will also reassure manager David Moyes, whose post-match mood at Bournemouth appeared ominous. Moyes will now retain a young player considered a key part of Everton’s future.

    Everton fans may reluctantly accept that important players could be taken by Champions League clubs, but the prospect of Nottingham Forest doing the same intensified their anger.

    Forest are one of Everton’s rivals, and supporters would expect their club to surpass them rather than strengthen them by selling one of its crown jewels.

    For The Friedkin Group, rejecting the bid represents a public relations catastrophe avoided.

    Source: www.bbc.co.uk

  • Bournemouth 1-1 Everton: David Moyes’ Post-Match Interview

    Bournemouth 1-1 Everton: David Moyes’ Post-Match Interview

    Everton manager David Moyes praised his team’s second-half resilience after James Tarkowski’s injury-time equaliser secured a 1-1 draw away to Bournemouth in the Premier League.

    Alex Scott gave Bournemouth the lead in the first half, but Tarkowski’s 91st-minute goal rescued a point for The Toffees.

    Moyes admitted Everton “were never going to score” before the late breakthrough.

    Bournemouth 1-1 Everton

    Read the full Premier League match report: Bournemouth 1-1 Everton.

    Source: www.bbc.co.uk