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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.

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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.

1 DAY AGO • 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.

1 DAY AGO • 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.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

James Garner - Undergoes successful groin surgery Garner has undergone successful surgery to address the groin issue identified during preseason and has begun his rehabilitation at Finch Farm, with a return to first team training...

Impact Garner finished last season with two goals and seven assists across 38 starts, establishing himself as one of Everton's most productive attacking outlets in the final third, so this surgery is a significant setback given his importance to the team. His recovery is described as progressing as expected, though his targeted return timeline means he could miss the start of the new 2026/27 Premier League campaign, and his rehabilitation will be worth monitoring closely as the season approaches.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jarrad Branthwaite - Starts friendly vs Bolton Branthwaite (hamstring) is fit to be in the starting lineup for Saturday's friendly against Bolton, the club posted.

Impact Branthwaite's return to the starting XI is an encouraging sign after being held out of an earlier preseason friendly against Dundee as a precaution while recovering from a hamstring injury sustained toward the end of last season. His involvement confirms he has moved past that cautious approach, positioning him to build toward full match fitness as Everton continues its preseason preparations ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

'Because of the Marcus Rashford situation' - Why Man Utd are being prevented from formalising interest in £70m-rated Everton playmaker Iliman Ndiaye

Manchester United have identified Everton star Iliman Ndiaye as a primary transfer target this summer, but a move for the Senegal internatio...

JULY 22 • goal

'Because of the Marcus Rashford situation' - Why Man Utd are being prevented from formalising interest in £70m-rated Everton playmaker Iliman Ndiaye

James Garner - Dealing with groin issue Garner is not an option for Saturday's friendly against Dundee after experiencing discomfort in his groin following his return to training, with the issue set to be reviewed next w...

Impact Garner finished last season with two goals and seven assists across 38 starts, establishing himself as one of Everton's most productive attacking outlets in the final third. His groin discomfort is a new development that will need to be monitored closely, and the upcoming review should provide more clarity on his timeline heading into the rest of preseason.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jarrad Branthwaite - Not an option against Dundee Branthwaite (hamstring) is not an option for Saturday's friendly against Dundee and remains in recovery, the club posted.

Impact Branthwaite had returned to on field training during preseason, taking part in ball work and shuttle running drills as a positive step in his buildup, but his continued absence from the matchday squad suggests the club is still being cautious with his integration. His path back to match fitness will be worth monitoring closely as Everton continues its preseason preparations.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Pickford - Excellent despite loss Pickford registered three saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-1 loss versus Argentina.

Impact Pickford stopped three of the five shots he faced during Wednesday's loss. He was excellent in the second half as England tried to resist the excellent Argentina attack. He made two finger-tip saves and controlled the penalty area well, but in the end it wasn't enough. He was beaten from distance once and then conceded a header right from the middle of the box a few minutes later. Pickford was excellent throughout the World Cup, but will now play in the third-place playoff against France on Saturday.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Jarrad Branthwaite - Back on training pitch Branthwaite (hamstring) has returned to on-field training as Everton continue their preseason preparations, the club posted.

Impact Branthwaite was involved in ball work and shuttle-running drills with the squad, marking another positive step in his buildup to the 2026-27 campaign. The center-back appears fully integrated into training and will be expected to play a key role in Everton's defense after establishing himself as one of the club's most important players. His return to full preseason activities is an encouraging sign as the Toffees prepare for the new season.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Pickford - Concedes once to Norway Pickford had three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Norway.

Impact Pickford didn't look as confident as in previous contests, but his three saves matched his best single-game total in the tournament while helping England reach the semifinals. The goalkeeper has been denied a clean sheet in the knockout rounds, with his production limited to seven saves and nine clearances across three starts. He'll likely remain active, though facing a difficult challenge in the semi-final stage.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrique George - Joins Everton permanently George completed a permanent transfer to Everton from Chelsea on a four-year contract through June 2030, the club announced.

Impact George earned a full-time move after spending the second half of the 2025-26 campaign on loan and making 11 appearances. The 20-year-old forward came through Chelsea's academy and enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2024-25, featuring prominently during a UEFA Conference League-winning campaign while also gaining experience in the FIFA Club World Cup. Known for his pace and direct attacking style, he adds another young option to Everton's forward group. George will now look to build on the experience gained during his loan spell and establish himself as a regular contributor over a full season.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Pickford - Crucial saves to book quarter-final Pickford made three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Mexico.

Impact Pickford was forced into three strong saves as England defeated Mexico in the Azteca to book a quarter-final spot against Norway at the Azteca. Two of these saves came from fellow Premier League player Raul Jimenez, who was aerially dominant in the box. This was the second game in which the keeper has made three saves. Pickford had little chance to save either shot that led to a goal. The first came from a volley after a poor Ezri Konsa clearance. The second saw the Everton keeper sent the wrong way from the penalty spot.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Everton announce arrival of Middlesbrough midfielder Hackney After missing out on promotion with Middlesbrough, Hayden Hackney will play in the Premier League next season after moving to Everton.

JULY 2 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Hayden Hackney - Signs for Everton on five-year deal Hackney has joined Everton from Middlesbrough for an undisclosed fee on a five-year contract until June 2031, the club announced.

Impact Hackney captained Middlesbrough throughout the 2025/26 Championship campaign and was named Championship Player of the Season after a standout individual campaign that attracted interest from multiple clubs. Hackney won the UEFA European U21 Championship with England in 2025 and made 13 appearances for the Young Lions, and expressed his excitement at becoming manager David Moyes' first summer signing, citing the manager's track record of successfully bringing players from the Championship to the Premier League as a key factor in his decision. Moyes described Hackney as a promising young England U21 international who will provide greater competition in midfield, adding to Everton's history of identifying Championship talent that has gone on to perform well at the top level.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Merlin Rohl - Signs permanently for Everton Rohl has completed his permanent transfer to Everton from Freiburg after the club triggered their obligation to buy, the club announced.

Impact Rohl made 20 appearances during his debut season on Merseyside after joining on an initial loan in September 2025, scoring his first Premier League goal against Sunderland in the final home game of the campaign. Rohl endured a difficult start that included an operation and a spell out of the starting lineup before earning the trust of coach David Moyes with a strong performance against Manchester City that led to more regular starts toward the end of the season. The midfielder expressed his love for the city, the club and the unique atmosphere at Hill Dickinson Stadium, describing Everton as the perfect club for him as both a person and a footballer heading into the 2026/27 campaign.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Iliman Ndiaye - Creates one chance Ndiaye recorded one chance, one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-2 loss against Belgium.

Impact Ndiaye was relatively quiet on Wednesday, managing only one pass into the final third and a single tackle won during what became both his first and last start of the World Cup following Senegal's loss in the R32. He still made a meaningful impact earlier in the tournament, scoring and assisting off the bench against Iraq and finishing with 113 minutes played overall, showing flashes of effectiveness even if his final appearance offered limited involvement.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Idrissa Gana Gueye - Two shots in loss Gueye had two shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat to Belgium.

Impact Gueye closed out his World Cup campaign on Wednesday in a hard-fought clash with Belgium, finishing the match with a shot on target, eight passes into the final third. The 36-year-old wraps up his third World Cup appearance having produced five shots, five chances created, and five aerials won across the tournament, offering veteran stability and experience.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Pickford - Single save in win Pickford recorded one save and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 2-1 win against the DR Congo.

Impact Pickford faced only two shots during Wednesday's win and stopped one of them. That was all he had to do though, as England scored a pair of late goals to save Pickford's blushes after he was beaten at the near post inside 10 minutes. Pickford will be tested more heavily against Mexico in the round of 16, with a far more potent attack.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jarrad Branthwaite - Targeting pre-season return Branthwaite (hamstring) is hoping to return for the start of pre-season according to the Liverpool Echo.

Impact Branthwaite is targeting a return to the Everton squad for the beginning of pre-season. That's about the earliest timeframe he could have hoped for so this is certainly an encouraging sign. Branthwaite would be an immediate impact player in the starting XI when he's deemed fit enough to go.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

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