Everton are confident they have beaten Crystal Palace to the signing of winger Jaden Philogene after striking an agreement with Hull City for the 22-year-old. (Teamtalk), external
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Image source, Getty ImagesFormer Everton defender Conor Coady says Jordan Pickford "is mad" but "you can rely on him no matter what" to produce a performance.
Coady has played with Everton's number one at club and international level and added he is "a world-class keeper" because of his rounded performance.
Pickford went the right way to deny Switzerland and Manchester City centre-back Manuel Akanji, as England netted five perfect penalties in the Euro 2024 quarter-final shootout on Saturday.
"He gets a lot of criticism but he is just fantastic," said Coady on the Football Daily at the Euros podcast.
"I love everything about his process because he sticks to it after doing his homework and putting it on his bottle. That is why he comes up trumps and saves penalties.
"It requires research to be a top goalkeeper and penalty-saver and he does all of that.
"I have been lucky enough to play in front of him and you know you can rely on him no matter what and that is a big thing for outfield players.
"He can get you out of jail and I love him to bits.
"His England career has been majestic and I am over the moon for him."
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Manchester United will hold a meeting about transfers on Monday which will include making a decision about whether to make another bid for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite. (Mail), external
Image source, Getty ImagesEverton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is sometimes "underappreciated" for his country, believes The Mirror's chief football writer John Cross.
The 30-year-old has 65 senior caps for the Three Lions and he overtook Peter Shilton as England's most-capped goalkeeper in major tournaments after appearing in his 21st game against Denmark earlier in the tournament.
He also moved clear of Shilton to claim the record for most tournament clean sheets with 11.
"You're defined by what happens in the tournaments. I think Jordan Pickford is definitely in the conversation [of England goalkeeping greats]," said Cross on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.
"When you consider what England have done under Gareth Southgate, I think it's a huge step forward and he only really championed Pickford just before the start of the 2018 World Cup. He's been his number one ever since.
"He's never let us down, has he? He's been super reliable. I think Pickford gets a little bit underappreciated. I think he's a sensational reflex goalkeeper, but he's also got a great ability with the ball. Particularly his long range kicking is really impressive and I do think he needs that sort of appreciation at times."
At club level, Pickford has also been a key player for Everton in their recent battles to avoid Premier League relegation.
"At times it has been a difficult season or two for Everton, but I think the remarkable thing is he's got such a strong mentality whenever he turns up for England," added Cross.
"I always feel that whatever's going on in clubland doesn't really matter and he still produces for for England. I really like him and I think he gives a confidence [to the side]."
Image source, Getty ImagesFormer England goalkeeper Tom Heaton says Everton's Jordan Pickford "knows that he can deliver" for his nation.
At this Euros, the 30-year-old's 11th clean sheet moved him clear of Peter Shilton to claim the record for the most at major tournaments for the Three Lions.
If the team make the final in Germany, Pickford would move to within seven caps of predecessor Joe Hart.
Heaton, who is working with the squad at the tournament, told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast: "Pickford has been absolutely brilliant in an England shirt.
"I've been nothing but impressed with him. He's got a really good array of distribution and he's got the long-range pass, the mid-range, the short range..., every club in the bag.
"Jordan does playing out well and understands where and when to do that, picking the right time for the risk and the reward. He does it really well with both feet, which is a skill in itself.
"But I think a goalkeeper's goalkeeper is someone [whose] priority is to keep the ball out of the net and I think he does that really well."
Despite progressing to the quarter-final stage, Gareth Southgate's side have not hit top form so far. However, Pickford has been spared criticism and made some crucial saves in his four games.
"I think it's difficult sometimes for people to understand there's a lot of spotlight on England players," added Heaton. "There's a lot of pressure to perform, but I think the biggest one is probably the goalkeeper.
"Just because what you're dealing with can be difficult, difficult circumstances, and he has been first class with that. No matter what's going on around him, inside he knows that he can deliver. He has that unwavering belief."
Newcastle United's move for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 27, has collapsed after the Magpies were unable to sell their own English striker Callum Wilson. (Telegraph - subscription required), external
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Image source, Getty ImagesFrance-based sports journalist Luke Entwistle spoke to BBC Radio Merseyside about Everton's new signing Iliman Ndiaye and his struggles at Marseille:
"It was a significant step up, going from a team in the Championship [Sheffield United] to a team competing in the Europa League who got all the way to the semi-final.
"I take comfort from the fact that his numbers for shot-creating actions, carries and his connections in tight spaces in the final third didn't see a significant drop [from Sheffield United to Marseille].
"That paints a picture of a club that was lacking consistency and identity - they didn't know what they wanted to do in possession. They were changing formation pretty much every other match, which doesn't help a player like Ndiaye who really thrives off consistency and understanding with his attacking partners.
"If [he] can find that at Everton, I'd be quite confident that he can put up some decent numbers and be a good creator within the team.
"He generally played on the right for Marseille, but he's very versatile and can play centrally and as a second striker. He is a player that likes to dribble and a great player in transition. He's very dynamic and gets you off your seat."
Everton are interested in 22-year-old Cameroon international Jackson Tchatchoua, with Italian side Hellas Verona wanting about 8m euros (£6.8m) for the defender. (TuttoMercatoWeb - in Italian), external
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Joe Bradshaw
BBC Sport Senior Journalist
Image source, Getty ImagesThis time last year, Iliman Ndiaye was arguably one of the hottest properties in English football.
Fresh from an outstanding Championship campaign firing Sheffield United to promotion, he was highly tipped to take the Premier League by storm, but instead exchanged Bramall Lane for Marseille's Stade Velodrome on the eve of the 2023-24 season.
With that, he disappeared from this country's consciousness, taking with him - some might say - the Blades' hopes of competing in the top flight.
Now, he's back in England, allowed to depart after an underwhelming return of four goals and five assists in the south of France.
So what have Everton signed? The thrilling talent that tore up Championship defences or a player who seemed to wilt in the glare of the French top flight?
Well, it is probably more apt to think how he will fit in at Goodison. On countless occasions last season, Sean Dyche bemoaned his side's inability to turn expected goals into actual ones (55 expected to 40 in reality).
Ndiaye should definitely help with that, offering a more creative alternative to Abdoulaye Doucoure in the number 10 role.
In fact, his stats show he is far more effective in that withdrawn, second-striker role, bagging seven goals in 13 games for Sheffield United in 2022-23, as opposed to just three in 26 when operating up top for the Blades.
Similarly, at Marseille, he was deployed all across the frontline but only once in his most profitable position. Along with only completing 90 minutes twice for the French giants, perhaps this helps explain his paltry goal contributions return.
A prolific dribbler, he will offer a fresh threat and sprinkle of stardust in an area where Everton are well stocked with players more renowned for their physical and defensive attributes.
He also works really hard, a quality that will no doubt quickly endear him to both Dyche and Toffees supporters.
When he left Bramall Lane in August 2023, BBC Radio Sheffield's Rob Staton wrote: "As a talent, he is virtually irreplaceable - you'd have to spend tens of millions."
Given Everton's struggles for value in the transfer market, the fact Ndiaye's stock has fallen over the past 12 months means it is possible the Blues have snapped up a welcome bargain.
Image source, Press EyeGraham will initially join up with Everton Under-18s
Linfield teenager Braiden Graham has formally completed his move to Premier League side Everton.
The 16-year-old forward will initially join up with the under-18s at Goodison Park, a squad coached by former England and Everton full-back Leighton Baines.
In March 2023, Graham became Linfield's youngest ever player when he came off the bench against Dungannon Swifts at 15 years and 137 days old.
He was a regular at Windsor Park last season, scoring a crucial equaliser against Larne in the quarter-finals of the League Cup as Linfield went on to retain the trophy.
Graham has represented Northern Ireland Under-19s, scoring for Gareth McAuley's side in a 2-2 friendly draw against Slovakia last month.
Last month another Linfield teenager, Aodhan Doherty, made the move to England, signing with Blackburn Rovers.
Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for your thoughts on the signing of Iliman Ndiaye from Marseille for a fee of about £15m.
Here is a flavour of your responses:
Mark: I asked a friend who is a lifelong Sheffield United fan and he was glowing about Ndiaye. Reckons he's the best player he's seen in a Blades shirt. That'll do for me.
Ian: A good signing. Hopefully he’ll create some more chances than what we did last season and score a few himself. Can’t rely on others to get us goals!
Mike: He didn’t do well in France - why have we bought him?
Chris: Just what is needed. Young but experienced. We have Neal Maupay coming back from his loan spell at Brentford where he has learned where the net is again, now a good young holding midfielder and a couple of defenders wouldn't go amiss.
Andy: I'm underwhelmed, to be honest. He's not shown anything really at Marseille, but hopefully Kevin Thelwell and Sean Dyche know something nobody else does and he turns into a productive and valuable player for us.
Bill: Has to be considered as a plus. Adds versatility and dribbling skills to a forward line that has been lacking these qualities - no offence to Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Duncan: It's very important that we add goals to the team and with his record, we might get at least two out of him this season. Obviously most of us don't know what he's like but his record seems underwhelming.
Image source, Getty ImagesIliman Ndiaye has said he is the type of player who likes to "get fans out of their seats" after his move from Marseille to Everton was confirmed on Wednesday.
The 24-year-old striker told Everton's club media: "The main reasons I wanted to join were how big the club is, its history and the part I can play in helping the team in the forward direction it is going in. I'm so excited and can't wait to get going.
"Kevin [Thelwell, director of football] and the manager [Sean Dyche] both spoke to me and made me feel wanted. My Senegal team-mate Idrissa [Gana Gueye] also played a part and spoke highly of the club and a lot of good things.
"As a player, I like to dribble, show skills and get fans out of their seats. I want to score goals and get assists but I also like to work hard. I love running, chasing the ball and getting the team high up the pitch. As a striker, you're the first defender. I love doing that bit.
"I want to come in and carry on from the team's progress last season. I feel like I'll be ready to help and I just want to give it my all to get this club higher up the table."
Senegal international Ndiaye scored four goals in 46 appearances for Marseille last season, having moved to the French club from Sheffield United last summer.
Image source, Getty ImagesEverton have signed former Sheffield United forward Iliman Ndiaye from French club Marseille for a fee of about £15m.
The 24-year-old Senegal international has agreed a five-year contract.
Manager Sean Dyche said: "Iliman adds versatility to our attacking options and strengthens our forward line as we look to build on the progress we made as a team last season in terms of chances created.
"He is still young but has experience at European and international level and we feel he will be a really positive addition to our squad."
Toffees fans - are you excited by the signing? How do you think he will perform at Goodison Park?
Manchester United would make another move for Jarrad Branthwaite if Everton drop their asking price, but the Toffees are under no financial pressure to sell the 22-year-old England defender. (Sky Sports), external
Everton, Brentford, Brighton and Southampton are interested in Millwall's 18-year-old English midfielder Josh Stephenson. (Football Insider), external
Image source, Getty ImagesEngland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford on their dramatic extra-time win over Slovakia at Gelsenkirchen on Sunday, which has set up a quarter-final against Switzerland on Saturday: “It was about getting over the line, showing that resilience and mentality.
“It's my fourth major [tournament] now and you learn a lot from the past, that is what we can take into these next few games."
On getting the win: "It was a lot of relief, but emotion - you know how passionate I am.
"Kyle Walker going up for that header and it killed the game off – it was a nice moment.
"A lot of work to do and we want to make the nation proud.
"Keep believing in us and we will give 100% for the badge all the time."
Nick Mashiter
BBC Sport Football News Reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesPremier League clubs have been preparing for what has been described as the 'unofficial transfer deadline day' on Sunday.
To avoid charges and possible points deductions clubs must be compliant with profit and sustainability rules (PSR) - and 30 June is a key date.
Officially the summer transfer window does not close until Friday, 30 August but, as Nottingham Forest discovered to their cost last season, some Premier League clubs need to get business done now.
Villa and Everton have done business with each other, Lewis Dobbin moving to Villa Park and Tim Iroegbunam joining the Toffees, each for reported fees of about £9m.
Villa have also sold Omari Kellyman to Chelsea for £19m two years after signing him from Derby for £600,000. The midfielder made six appearances for Villa.
Ian Maatsen, meanwhile, Chelsea’s defender who spent the second half of last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund, has moved to Villa for £35m.
Douglas Luiz's players-plus-cash transfer from Villa to Juventus is expected to go through soon.
Villa had medicals booked in for Samuel Iling-Junior and Enzo Barrenechea this week, while Luiz's was scheduled for Las Vegas on Thursday as he is away with Brazil for the Copa America.
Leicester - who are already facing one charge for an alleged PSR breach - were put under a transfer embargo by the EFL in March but that ended once they became a Premier League club, following the top flight’s AGM earlier this month.
Midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall represents their best sellable asset, given he came through the club’s academy and will generate pure profit.
Chelsea have had a bid rejected but talks are ongoing, and Brighton also have an interest.
Everton also rejected a £35m bid from Manchester United for defender Jarrad Branthwaite earlier this month.
Villa reportedly turned down £20m plus Giovani lo Celso from Tottenham for Jacob Ramsey, while Southampton and West Ham are discussing a move which would see Saints defender Kyle Walker-Peters move to the Hammers and midfielder Flynn Downes head in the other direction.
Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesEverton are strongly interested in signing winger Jaden Philogene from Championship side Hull.
Philogene, 22, scored 12 goals in 33 games for the Tigers last season and reports suggest a deal could cost up to £16m.
The Englishman seems to be in demand having been linked with a move to La Liga giants Barcelona earlier this month.
The Toffees are also closing in on the signing of Iliman Ndiaye from Marseille.
Meanwhile, Everton defender Ben Godfrey arrived in Milan on Friday for a medical with Atalanta before a £10m move to the Serie A side.
