Everton news round-up: Merlin Rohl dream, Liam Delap transfer boost emerges
David Moyes has built a strong foundation at Everton ahead of the upcoming transfer window, with Goodison Park receiving some good news.
The Scottish manager must’ve been disappointed after losing the Merseyside derby at Anfield, but the Toffees bounced back with a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in the Premier League.
With the Blues 15 points ahead of Ipswich Town with seven games left in the English top flight, The Friedkin Group (TFG) can arguably get to work for what’s to come at Bramley-Moore Dock.
The American owners will have a lot on their plate, with the likes of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Abdoulaye Doucoure’s contract expiring at Goodison Park.
🚨👀 Everton have indeed expressed concrete interest in Merlin #Röhl and are closely monitoring his situation – as first per Kicker and now confirmed. ✔️
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) April 9, 2025
A summer move is not being ruled out by any of the parties involved. However, it would have to be a very appealing club and a… pic.twitter.com/OXmhISUPMX
Merlin Rohl dreams of Premier League move amid Everton interest
Freiburg midfielder Merlin Rohl dreams of playing in the Premier League amid links to the Merseyside outfit, according to Florian Plettenberg.
The Sky Sports journalist revealed on his X (9 April) that the Toffees are showing concrete interest in the 22-year-old Germany Under-21 international ahead of next summer.
It’s been claimed that the Blues are closely monitoring Rohl’s situation and could bring him to Bramley-Moore Dock as the Bundesliga outfit eye more than £17million for him.
Liam Delap release clause £30m for summer transfer window
Liam Delap’s release clause will be £30million if Ipswich are relegated from the Premier League this season, according to The Guardian.
The news outlet reports (9 April) that interested clubs will not have to pay big money to sign the 22-year-old striker, with the Tractor Boys destined to go down to the Championship unless something dramatic happens.
Moyes’ team have been linked with Delap, and it was previously reported that the England Under-21 international would cost £40million [TEAMtalk].
Calvert-lewin Grade 3 hamstring injury expected at Goodison Park
Calvert-Lewin seems to have suffered a Grade 3 hamstring injury at Goodison Park, Dr Rajpal Brar says.
The injury expert feels that going by Moyes’ comments, the English centre-forward rehab has been slower than expected.
Dr Brar is unsure when the 28-year-old might return to action having been out since 25 January and could potentially be out for a few more weeks.
Speaking exclusively to Goodison News, the injury expert said: “This sounds like a Grade 3 hamstring injury, but based on the comments from Moyes, it sounds like his rehab has been slower than anticipated.
“Difficult to say where he is in the rehab except that he isn’t where the club expected him to be. Subsequently, hard to tell when he might be close to 100 per cent but will require a consistent run of matches. He still appears to be ruled out for a few more weeks.”