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Tyrique George - Impresses in preseason George has impressed for Everton during preseason and said he and Tyler Dibling have been "pushing each other a lot in training," according to Paddy Boyland of The Athletic.

Impact The mention highlights George as part of Everton's promising young core after his permanent move from Chelsea. While he built momentum and scored a goal during the preseason run, he doesn't have an easy path into the starting lineup heading into the campaign, serving as a young talent behind Iliman Ndiaye, Thierno Barry and Brennan Johnson.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tim Iroegbunam - Injury could cost him move Iroegbunam's injury could cost him a move to Hull City, according to coach Sergej Jakirovic, per Hull Live. "He's injured, and this is a very big blow for Everton, for us, for the...

Impact Iroegbunam had agreed terms with Hull City after being tracked by the club throughout the summer, but the injury suffered against Stuttgart last weekend, which could keep him out for around six weeks, has complicated the deal. Hull's own growing injury problems have made the club reluctant to spend as much as 20 million pounds on a player who might not be available until after the upcoming international break, with the club now looking at other options while not fully ruling out the deal. Iroegbunam is expected to provide further clarity on his future once Hull determines whether to proceed with the transfer.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Pickford - Back with Toffees for new season Pickford is back with Everton to prepare the new 2026/27 Premier League season, according to the club.

Impact Pickford started all 38 Premier League matches last season, keeping 11 clean sheets, and was excellent throughout the World Cup for England, playing every minute before England's run ended with a loss to Argentina in which he made three saves. His return to club training now shifts focus to preseason preparations as he continues in his role as Everton's undisputed number one heading into the new 2026/27 Premier League campaign.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jarrad Branthwaite - Sits out due to workload management Branthwaite will miss Tuesday's friendly against Newcastle United as part of planned management of his return from a hamstring injury but will resume full training before Saturday'...

Impact Branthwaite has steadily worked his way back from the hamstring injury that ended his last season, captaining Everton and logging 80 minutes at Stuttgart on Saturday after earlier starts against Bolton Wanderers and Hamburg, all signs of a smooth recovery. Missing tonight's game against Newcastle United in Edinburgh reflects planned management of his return rather than a setback, and he will resume full training at Finch Farm before featuring in the final pre-season match against LOSC Lille on Saturday. The clear priority is having him at full readiness alongside James Tarkowski in the heart of defense when the Premier League season kicks off on August 22, underscoring just how central he is to Everton's backline plans.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Everton sign Johnson from Palace in transfer swap for McNeil Less than a year on from joining Crystal Palace, Brennan Johnson has signed for Everton in a deal that sees Dwight McNeil go the other way.

AUGUST 11 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Brennan Johnson - Signs with Everton Johnson has signed a four year deal with Everton from Crystal Palace, in a swap that sends Dwight McNeil to Selhurst Park, according to the club.

Impact Johnson finished as Nottingham Forest's top scorer with 18 goals and 10 assists in the Championship in 2022/23, playing every top flight match the following season with eight goals and three assists, before a 2023 move to Tottenham, where he scored the winner in the 2024/25 Europa League final and finished that campaign with 18 goals and seven assists across all competitions. He moved to Crystal Palace in January, where he added Conference League glory, and now brings that experience to Everton as a 25 year old Wales international capped 45 times, wearing the number 22 shirt as he begins the next chapter of his career.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Everton vs Newcastle United Prediction and Betting Tips | August 12th 2026 Everton and Newcastle United meet in a pre-season friendly encounter between English Premier League sides at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Wednesday.

AUGUST 10 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Tim Iroegbunam - Injured in friendly Iroegbunam was subbed off early in the first half of Saturday's preseason friendly game against Stuttgart.

Impact Iroegbunam has had a difficult history with injuries and the forced nature of this substitution means this was not a routine rest. His exit prompted an immediate positional reshuffle rather than a like-for-like change, with Michael Keane coming on in his place and Jake O'Brien and Merlin Rohl moving to right-back and central midfield, respectively. The timing is poor with just over a week until the season begins, and the medical assessment in the coming days will determine whether this is a short-term scare or something that costs him the opening fixtures.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

James Garner - Steps up recovery in Germany Garner has stepped up his recovery from groin surgery and has resumed on-field training in Germany, the club announced.

Impact Garner underwent successful surgery to address the issue identified during preseason and began his rehabilitation at Finch Farm, with a return to first team training still targeted around the opening week of the Premier League season. He finished last season with two goals and seven assists across 38 starts, establishing himself as one of Everton's most productive attacking outlets, making his recovery an important storyline to track as the campaign approaches. Garner is expected to continue building toward that targeted return as his rehabilitation progresses.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Norgaard says Everton move about playing 'a bigger football role' Christian Norgaard has left Arsenal after a single title-winning campaign, and he hopes his move to Everton brings more regular minutes.

AUGUST 6 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Christian Norgaard - Completes Everton move Norgaard completed a permanent move from Arsenal to Everton on Wednesday.

Impact Norgaard was expected to play a secondary role at Arsenal in the 2026/27 season, but he's more likely to see regular playing time at Everton -- perhaps in a similar capacity as he did at Brentford in 2024/25, when he started 34 EPL appearances and logged over 2,800 minutes. Norgaard won't carry a lot of fantasy appeal due to the defensive-minded nature of his role in midfield, but he should at least play more regularly compared to the 2025/26 campaign.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Harrison's Homecoming | After nine years in Europe, dynamic winger returns to MLS and Massachusetts | New England Revolution 29-year-old made 181 appearances in EPL with Leeds United and Everton

AUGUST 4 • REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET

Iliman Ndiaye - Join Everton camp Ndiaye has returned to Everton for pre-season training ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Impact Ndiaye is back in London and working with the Toffees following his World Cup run with Senegal, earning one start in three appearances at the tournament while adding a goal and two assists. Despite the limited time, he should come into the campaign raring to go and continue the success he saw at the World Cup, especially as he looks set to be a leading attacker for the club. That said, he recorded six goals and three assists in his time on the field last campaign (32 appearances), having a decent chance to hit double-digit goals, and if Everton can stay in form.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

UEFA Champions League club view Jack Grealish as good fit with Manchester City star offered potential exit route after Everton loan: Reports La Liga side Atletico Madrid are reportedly considering a move for Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish, who recently returned to his club following a season-long loan at Evert...

AUGUST 3 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Dwight McNeil - Dealing with knock McNeil missed Saturday's unofficial clash against Hamburg due to a minor blow, but he's expected to return next weekend to face Stuttgart, according to the club.

Impact McNeil will reportedly be ready to play in the Premier League season kickoff and should contend for an attacking midfield spot. However, he might initially fall behind potential starters Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Merlin Rohl, so the former Burnley man will need to make the most of any minutes he can get. He was rather active in the first half of 2026 but finished with no goals and only one assist over 17 league appearances since December.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Premier League side agree surprise deal to sign Arsenal star - Reports Premier League side Everton have reportedly reached an agreement in principle to sign Arsenal midfielder Christian Norgaard.

AUGUST 1 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

England defender John Stones joins Inter Milan and says he is 'hungry to win again'

England defender John Stones has joined Serie A champion Inter Milan after a decade and numerous titles at Manchester City

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Player previously linked with Manchester United reaches personal terms agreement with Saudi giants: Reports Everton midfielder Iliman Ndiaye, a Manchester United target, has reportedly agreed personal terms with Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal.

JULY 29 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Tyler Dibling - Recovered from minor knock Dibling has recovered from the knock that ruled him out of the game at Bolton and played 60 minutes in Tuesday's friendly against Stoke City, the club announced.

Impact Dibling's 60 minutes marks a step forward in his workload after the minor setback, an encouraging sign in his recovery as he continues building toward a bigger role since signing with Everton. His minutes will likely continue to be managed carefully as preseason progresses, with a fuller role expected as the new season approaches.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Hayden Hackney - Starts in friendly Hackney (undisclosed) started and played 45 minutes in Tuesday's friendly against Stoke.

Impact Hackney returned to the field following an undisclosed injury, with the midfielder playing 45 minutes while starting in Tuesday's friendly. This should clear the midfielder as the start of the season approaches. He is looking to see important time in the squad following a successful season with Middlesbrough in the Championship, as this will be his debut season in the Premier League.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Jarrad Branthwaite - Sat for cautionary measures Branthwaite is not playing in Tuesday's friendly against Stoke City as a cautionary measure while following a planned reintegration into the squad, according to his club.

Impact Branthwaite started in a friendly for Everton on Saturday but will sit out Tuesday, as the defender is still being dealt with cautiously due to a hamstring he suffered at the end of the last season. That said, he is still training and doing well with his fitness, just not playing as they carefully deal with his health after a past of injuries. He will likely continue to appear here and there in the pre-season, set to be fit for opening day.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Dyche claims Andoni Iraola 'plays lower league football' in honest assessment of new Liverpool manager

Sean Dyche has offered a fascinating tactical assessment of new Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola, praising his pragmatic adaptation to the Pr...

JULY 28 • goal

Sean Dyche claims Andoni Iraola 'plays lower league football' in honest assessment of new Liverpool manager

Garner a doubt for Everton's Premier League opener after groin surgery James Garner was a vital part of David Moyes' side in 2025-26, but Everton may be without him for this season's opener after surgery.

JULY 25 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Hayden Hackney - Continues squad integration Hackney (undisclosed) continues to be integrated into squad training after recovering from an injury suffered at the end of last season, and is expected to feature against Stoke Ci...

Impact Hackney joined Everton this summer from Middlesbrough on a five year deal after captaining the club through last season's Championship campaign and being named Championship Player of the Season. His gradual reintegration into full training suggests the club is easing him in carefully following the injury, and his expected involvement against Stoke should mark a meaningful step in his early buildup with his new teammates.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Dibling - Dealing with minor knock Dibling (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's friendly against Bolton due to a minor knock, according to the club.

Impact Dibling has been building toward a bigger role after signing with Everton, and this new knock is a minor setback to monitor, though he is expected to feature against Stoke City in midweek. His involvement in that fixture should provide a clearer picture of where he stands physically as preseason continues.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

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England defender John Stones joins Inter Milan and says he is 'hungry to win again'

Sean Dyche claims Andoni Iraola 'plays lower league football' in honest assessment of new Liverpool manager