Everton news round-up: Medical complete as Jack Grealish accepts exit
Everton are set to increase their activity in the transfer window in the next few weeks.
David Moyes wants to add several new players to his squad, and spoke of his intentions after the 3-0 loss to Bournemouth (26 July).
They have already signed Carlos Alcaraz, Thierno Barry and Mark Travers but the Scotsman wants the Friedkin Group to back him further.
Here, Goodison News shares the latest Blues updates from 29 July.
McNeil reacts as emotional exit confirmed
Blues star Dwight McNeil has reacted as Josh Brownhill confirmed his Burnley exit.
The 29-year-old, who has been linked with the Toffees in the past, has left Turf Moor after five years with the Lancashire-based team.
Taking to Instagram (28 July), he shared an image of himself waving and a message to supporters, saying: “Always a Claret.”
McNeil liked the post from his former teammate.
Everton could strike Luiz loan late
Everton could strike a transfer for Douglas Luiz in the later stages of the transfer window.
A report from La Gazzetta Dello Sport (page 11, 29 July) claims that Everton want the former Aston Villa man on a “high-cost” loan-to-buy deal.
It states that the Toffees, West Ham and Nottingham Forest may wait until late in the window to secure the loan, as the Italian side will want him off the books.
Aznou completes medical as Kompany not happy
Adam Aznou looks set to become Everton’s fourth signing of the summer.
A report from CF Bayern (29 July) claims that the 19-year-old has completed his medical, and the deal could be announced as early as Tuesday.
It states that Vincent Kompany was not happy with Aznou’s attitude and performance in training sessions.
Bayern’s loss may be the Blues’ gain if he stars at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Grealish accepts Man City exit amid Everton interest
Everton target Jack Grealish has accepted a Manchester City exit and looks set to leave the Etihad Stadium outfit.
talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook claimed (29 July) that the Toffees are keen on the 29-year-old, who will likely have to take a wage cut to join Moyes’ side.
Speaking on the platform (8:40 am), he said: “I’m told he has accepted that his City career is over.
“Everton and West Ham are two of the clubs keen on signing him on loan from the Premier League, but I think there is going to be some negotiating to be done.
“He earns around £300,000-a-week, obviously that would be too rich for Everton, so, either he is going to have to take a pay cut, or Manchester City, if they do agree to loan him out, would have to supplement those wages.”
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