Everton

Phil McNulty
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I suspect there won't be any more incomings at Goodison Park.

They have signed Orel Mangala from Lyon. There was an interest in the Lyon winger Ernest Nuamah, but it looks like he will go to Fulham.

I think it was always going to be a tough summer for the club - Sean Dyche was very much aware of the reality at Everton.

There was the big sale everyone was expecting when Amadou Onana went to Aston Villa for £50m and Ben Godfrey went to Atalanta for £10m, so they did bring some money in and he has spent some of it.

He has brought in Iliman Ndiaye from Marseille for £18m, signed the big centre-half Jake O'Brien from Lyon for £20m, and one or two others.

One of those players is Tim Iroegbunam from Aston Villa. Many thought he would be a marginal figure but he has actually, in amongst their fairly dismal start to the season, been one of their bright lights.

So I think business is done for the day.

Other aspects of Everton's summer have been holding on to Jarrad Branthwaite and the late interest in Dominic Calvert-Lewin, but his move to Chelsea hasn't materialised.

I think Everton will go with what they have got now, barring any late surprises - which I'm not expecting. They will push on with the squad they have got and somehow try to lift some of the gloom that has descended on Goodison Park.

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Orel Mangala hopes to bring "balance" to Everton's team and help deliver a "special" final season at Goodison Park.

The midfielder has joined on a season-long loan deal from French side Lyon.

The 26-year-old was previously with Nottingham Forest, making 53 appearances, before joining Lyon in February.

He told club media: "Everton is a big club. When I've played against Everton in the past, I've always felt there is a big fanbase here with a lot of passion for their club so it was an easy decision for me to come here.

"I think I'm someone who is composed on the ball. I like to link up play in the midfield between the defensive players and the attack ­- hopefully a bit of a balance of everything.

"I can't wait to meet the fans at Goodison and to start my journey here. I want to help make it a special last season at Goodison and to help the club reach our goals."

The Belgium international is the Toffees' seventh summer signing following the return of Jack Harrison on loan and the additions of Tim Iroegbunam, Iliman Ndiaye, Jesper Lindstrom, Jake O'Brien and goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.

Everton boss Sean Dyche said: "We want competition for places throughout our squad and his [Mangala's] loan signing gives us extra options and adds depth to our midfield.

"Orel has Premier League experience, which is important to help him adjust as quickly as possible, and his performances for Belgium and in Europe underline the quality he can bring to us at Everton."

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Phil McNulty
Chief football writer

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Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is a name that has been doing the rounds on deadline day, but there is still no movement there.

Newcastle United could not get a deal done earlier in the window while Chelsea considered the English forward, as he enters the final year of his contract with no indication so far that he will sign a new one.

Chelsea and Ivory Coast forward David Datro Fofana had been mentioned as a makeweight but Everton were not biting on that, even though they need the money and risk losing Calvert-Lewin on a free next summer.

Straight cash will also be no good to Everton, as it would leave them with no time to find a replacement for one of their few threats in a goal-shy team.

With Chelsea still on the hunt for Napoli's Victor Osimhen, and Ivan Toney seemingly heading to Saudi Arabia, could the Blues make another late move for Calvert-Lewin if they fail to land their top target?

Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder and Planet Premier League pundit Cesc Fabregas believes the transfer window should close before the season begins.

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Phil McNulty
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Everton are desperate to flesh out a paper-thin squad but with no money to spend it may be a difficult day for director of football Kevin Thelwell and manager Sean Dyche to do business.

Lyon's 26-year-old Belgium midfielder Orel Mangala looks set to arrive on loan as Everton look to strengthen after a dismal start to the Premier League season, with two defeats - seven goals conceded and none scored.

Will anyone be tempted to make a low-ball bid for striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has been linked with Newcastle United and Chelsea this summer, as he is in the final year of his contract and showing no signs of being tempted by a new deal?

Everton need the money but would struggle to replace Calvert-Lewin at short notice. The striker has struggled with injuries in recent seasons but, even when not at his best, is one of the few threats in an impotent side.

One plus is that Everton have held on to prize asset Jarrad Branthwaite, rejecting offers from Manchester United. The only problem is the young England defender is still out injured.

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Neal Maupay has ended a difficult spell with Everton by joining French Ligue 1 side Marseille on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy.

Maupay spent the 2023-24 season on loan with former club Brentford.

The 28-year-old joined the Toffees in August 2022, making 32 appearances for the Blues and scoring once.

We asked what you have made of Everton's transfer window so far, and what needs to be done on deadline day.

Here are some of your comments:

Ben: I love what Dyche has done for us over the last 18 months, but with his reluctance to drop his ageing favourites in favour of youth it might be time for him to move on and dare I say, bring back David Moyes. Michael Keane, Ashley Young and Mason Holgate should never play for us again. The quality isn't there. Stop chasing wingers, go get a striker.

Chris: We definitely don't need below average players like Amrabat, even on loan. We need players who know how to score. We sold the ones we had and never replaced them with similar or better qualities. That's what has been missing the past few seasons.

Tom: We need a reliable right-back. I like Coleman, but Ashley Young is not going to get any better any time soon.

Max: Coming from an Everton fan, I am begging for the Trippier rumour to become a reality. Mykolenko is good enough but Young and Patterson have been woeful.

Here's all you need to know about transfer deadline day on Friday...

When does the window close?

The transfer window will close at 23:00 BST on Friday, 30 August for the Premier League, English Football League and Scotland.

The date was brought forward by the domestic leagues to align with European leagues.

Across Europe, the Bundesliga window will close at 19:00, Ligue 1 at 22:00, La Liga at 22:59 and Serie A at 23:00, but the Saudi Pro League transfer window remains open until 7 September.

Can a Premier League player signed on deadline day play this weekend?

Under league rules, new signings are eligible for the next Premier League game if the club submit the required documents by midday on the last working day before that match.

So any player signed after 12:00 on deadline day would be unable to play in this round of Premier League fixtures.

Where can I see all the confirmed transfer deals on deadline day?

You can find all the deals completed on transfer deadline day within our dedicated confirmed transfers page.

When does the January transfer window open?

Clubs will be able to make transfers again from Wednesday, 1 January until Monday, 3 February at 23:00 GMT. This is the same in Germany, Italy, Spain and France.

How can I follow transfer deadline day on the BBC?

We have this live page dedicated to all the latest transfer news, reaction and analysis.

You will also find regular updates on BBC Radio 5 Live and breaking news across BBC Sport's social media channels, including X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

There will also be a special edition of The Football News Show on BBC iPlayer and the Red Button from 22:00 until 23:15.

Briony Bragg
Fan writer

After a dismal start to the season, it feels like a pivotal end to the transfer window for Everton. It is important after such a negative start on and off the pitch recently to find a bounce. A few ins and outs could really lift the mood around the fanbase.

It is no secret finances are tight. Ideally, a few sales would be beneficial to open some more options in the market.

For sales, Dominic Calvert-Lewin has made it clear he is open to leaving Everton. Unless there is a ready-made replacement to come in for him with Premier League experience, I would be reluctant to sell at such a late stage. I just don’t feel Beto is at the level we need. It wouldn’t surprise me if Manchester United or Chelsea came knocking about Calvert-Lewin, or Brentford should Ivan Toney depart.

Speaking of strikers, Neal Maupay looks likely to leave, given interest from Marseille. I don't think there will be many tears shed around Goodison once he departs. Similarly, after a few domestic loans, Mason Holgate is available. Let's get those deals done.

I would like to see us strengthen with another full-back. Kieran Trippier has been linked recently and would walk into our side. We need some back-up to support Vitaly Mykolenko.

It is also great to see we have been linked with Orel Mangala from Lyon, as we look to strengthen our midfield.

And I would love another winger to come in. Brighton showed what a killer ball can do at Goodison recently. I want to see those in the squad be pushed to keep their place. It has all become too routine.

But above all, Everton, look what happened to our backline at the start of the season without him - please keep hold of Jarrad Branthwaite!

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Ian Kennedy
BBC Radio Merseyside reporter

Everton boss Sean Dyche will be hoping he can finalise the loan transfer of Orel Mangala from Lyon before the deadline - and that might be the most prominent move in terms of incomings this transfer window - if they can get it over the line.

Dyche has said all along that it might otherwise be quiet, given the Toffees' current financial situation, but you never know!

In terms of outgoings, Neal Maupay is set to join Marseille and, while there has always been speculation concerning Dominic Calvert Lewin's future, the main thing will be to see the deadline come and go without any major outgoings.

The club will be fighting to make sure the team's big players remain at Goodison. Thereafter, any additions would be a bonus.

Katie Stafford
BBC Sport journalist

Everton boss Sean Dyche has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Bournemouth (kick-off 15:00 BST).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• James Tarkowski was taken off on Tuesday with "a minor situation" but has trained since and should be available "as long as there’s no further reaction".

• He said he was "really pleased" with the minutes Seamus Coleman and James Garner got against Doncaster.

• Jarrad Brainthwaite "is still a bit of time away" from a return and no other injured players are expected to recover in time for Saturday.

• He confirmed Neal Maupay is travelling to Marseille " to see if the deal can happen".

• On whether a deal with Lyon for midfielder Orel Mangala is getting any closer: "He is a player who is making his way over, but there are still details to do with the deal. We have got a chance of getting him."

• He said his side "have to react" against Bournemouth to their poor start and added "it is not new territory, unfortunately".

• Academy players "will be staying for now" as a "knock on effect" to having a small squad. Dyche added: "It is good for their development because they are getting a feel of it all, but in an ideal world they would be playing first team football because they are ready for that."

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Interim head coach Lee Carsley has named his first England squad for September's Nations League games against the Republic of Ireland and Finland.

Newcastle defender Tino Livramento, Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White, Lille's Angel Gomes and Chelsea's Noni Madueke are the four new caps named.

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Everton have lost all five of their Premier League games in August under Sean Dyche without scoring a single goal. Dyche, has a win ratio of just 12.5% in August, the worst percentage of any manager to manage more than 10 games in August.

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The draw has been made for the Carabao Cup third round, with 17 Premier League clubs having made it through or entering at this stage.

There are three all-Premier League fixtures, including holders Liverpool hosting West Ham in a repeat of last season's quarter-final.

Ties will be played in the weeks commencing 16 September and 23 September.

All the fixtures featuring top-flight sides are shown below:

• AFC Wimbledon v Newcastle United

• Arsenal v Bolton Wanderers

• Brentford v Leyton Orient

• Brighton & Hove Albion v Wolverhampton Wanderers

• Chelsea v Barrow

• Coventry City v Tottenham Hotspur

• Everton v Southampton

• Liverpool v West Ham United

• Manchester City v Watford

• Manchester United v Barnsley

• Preston North End v Fulham

• Queens Park Rangers v Crystal Palace

• Walsall v Leicester City

• Wycombe Wanderers v Aston Villa

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Ian Kennedy
BBC Radio Merseyside reporter

After two league defeats, last night's cup win over Doncaster will give the players a measure of confidence going into the weekend game against Bournemouth.

Yes, it was a game they were expected to win but a good second half performance will give them something to take into Saturday.

Some of the new signings, like Jesper Lindstrom and Jake O'Brien got more minutes in their legs, and Iliman Ndiaye scored a great individual goal.

It will be interesting to see if they have played their way into Sean Dyche's mind for a starting berth. Regardless, there were definitely some positives to take from the game.

Bournemouth have started with two draws and, while they have now lost Dominic Solanke, they have still got plenty of threat and will feel aggrieved at VAR's late intervention against Newcastle.

So it is going to be a tough game for Everton, but they will have fond memories of recent meetings at Goodison and will hope that they can use that history to get their season off and running - especially going into the international break.

Everton finally sampled their first moment of cheer in a nightmare start to the season with the Carabao Cup win over Doncaster Rovers on Tuesday.

The 3-0 victory against League Two opposition was only to be expected but such is the mood around Goodison Park after two opening Premier League losses against Brighton and Tottenham - with seven goals conceded and none scored - that any small mercy is currently gratefully accepted.

The win in front of an almost capacity crowd also contained the first edge of the seat - at least in a good way - piece of individual skill that Everton's supporters have enjoyed this term.

It came when Iliman Ndiaye, an £18m summer signing from Marseille, slalomed through the Doncaster defence after 74 minutes to score Everton's second goal with a composed finish.

Everton manager Sean Dyche must now decide if he has seen enough to give Ndiaye his first league start at home to Bournemouth on Saturday, a fixture already assuming great importance even with the season in its infancy.

The 24-year-old Senegal forward arrived after a quiet season in France after emering as the main inspiration behind Sheffield United's promotion to the Premier League in 2022-23.

Dyche has been reluctant to start Ndiaye in Everton's opening league games, using him only as a second half substitute when the game was going against his side.

Ndiaye showed against Doncaster, and it has to be viewed in this context, that he at least has something of the "X Factor" that an Everton side desperately lacking creation and potency so far this season may need to spark their campaign into life.

He is, of course, unproven against Premier League opposition but Dyche needs something to blow away the clouds of discontent already building after Everton's absymal start to the season.

Will Dyche decide Ndiaye is the player to provide it?

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Summer signing Iliman Ndiaye says the Carabao Cup win against Doncaster Rovers was "needed for a boost" after a disappointing start to the Premier League season.

Ndiaye, who signed from Marseille in July, made his full debut in Tuesday's game and capped an impressive first start for the club by slotting in Everton’s second in the 74th minute.

"I feel amazing," he said. "I am really happy because I have been waiting for my start and to score a goal in front of the fans.

"It means a lot to be here. I think I can achieve a lot with this team and we obviously want to be better than we were last season. We want to try and get as high as we can in the Premier League and go as far as we can in cup competitions.

"We have had two really tough games and not started very well but we needed a game like this [against Don caster] to give us the bounce.

"It was important to win and to play our football. I hope the same energy will be there from the fans and from us as players against Bournemouth on Saturday."

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The draw for the third round of the Carabao Cup will take place on Wednesday at the conclusion of the second-round tie between Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United.

The seven English clubs involved in European competitions this season, including holders Liverpool, will enter at the third-round stage.

Ties will take place on weeks commencing 16 and 23 September.

Because there are rounds of Champions League and Europa League fixtures also scheduled for those two midweeks, the six clubs involved in those competitions - Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Tottenham and Manchester United - will be kept apart to ensure they can fulfil their Carabao Cup tie in the alternate midweek to their European fixture.

Those six clubs will take part in a pre-draw before Forest v Newcastle to decide if they will be at home or away in the third round, with a main draw determining the 16 ties later in the evening.

Should Chelsea progress to the next phase of the Conference League, they will not be in action in that competition again until the start of October.