Image source, Getty ImagesThe transfer window opens on Friday, and we want to know what matters to you most this summer.
If you could only buy one, sell one, and loan out one player at Everton, who would you pick?
Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor has pulled out of the running to buy Everton following a breakdown in talks. (Telegraph - subscription required), external
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Image source, Getty ImagesEverton defender James Tarkowski says he's feeling "great" after completing his second season at Everton.
The 31 year-old played every minute of Everton's Premier League campaign, helping the Toffees keep 13 clean sheets.
"I want to play as long as I can," he told the club website. "I love the game too much, I love being out on the training ground too much and performing on the weekend.
“I see that my voice matters and people want to listen to what I have got to say on a football pitch and in and around the changing room.
“The manager has put that leadership role on me. Seamus [Coleman] is the captain and I’m just supporting Seamus when I can. It is nice to walk out with the captain’s armband on but my role doesn’t change either way, with or without the armband.
“I have got a good understanding of how the team needs to work and I just try to show that all of the time.”
Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesEverton are not interested in a move for Chelsea striker Armando Broja, contrary to reports.
There were suggestions that the Toffees had been in discussions with the Blues about a £30m move for the 22-year-old Albania forward, but the Merseysiders simply do not have that money to spend because of financial restrictions and the uncertainty over their takeover.
A number of parties have expressed interest in buying the club from majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri and it remains to be seen who can agree a period of exclusivity after the attempted takeover by 777 Partners fell through.
Sean Dyche's side have not offered a deal to Leicester midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who is out contract this summer, while speculation about a move for Frenchman Tanguy Ndombele is also out of the question.
Meanwhile, the European Championship begins this week but Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite will not be there after surprisingly missing out on a place in the England squad.
The 21-year-old centre-back is their prized asset and has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United but have received no bids so far.
Everton are making plans for him to remain with the club next season and have not set an asking price, while it would need a 'mega' offer to even consider selling the player.
Everton are in talks to sign Albania striker Armando Broja, 22, from Chelsea in a £30m deal. (Ben Jacobs), external
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Everton are in talks to sign Albania striker Armando Broja, 22, from Chelsea in a £30m deal. (Ben Jacobs), external
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Giulia Bould
BBC Radio Merseyside reporter
There are many headlines and rumours around the situation at Everton again. It is just par for the course now when it comes to the Blues.
After 777 Partners failed to meet the deadline to take over, the spotlight is now on the club's majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri.
I understand that right now there are up to five interested groups who would like to buy his stake in the Toffees.
Talks are under way with Mr Moshiri and while many want another deal concluded swiftly, I don't anticipate a swift resolution.
This is because a preferred bidder will have to be selected first, they will then get an exclusivity period to go over Everton's accounts and come up with a deal. And let's not forget there will also be the Premier League's owners and directors test to follow.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe 2023-24 Premier League season may have only just finished but there is only 10 weeks until the 2024-25 season is scheduled to start.
So what are the key dates that you need to know?
The 2024-25 Premier League campaign will get under way during the weekend of 17-18 August.
It will take place over 33 weekends, with four midweek rounds and one Bank Holiday matchweek.
To allow for a mid-August start, there will not be a 'winter break' this time around. However, to avoid Christmas and New Year fixture congestion, the league will give more rest time to sides over three of the festive match rounds, with no club playing within 60 hours of another match.
The final round of fixtures will be played on Sunday, 25 May 2025, with all games to kick off at the same time.
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The summer window will officially open on Friday, 14 June, which also happens to be the start of Euro 2024, and will remain open until Friday, 30 August at 23:00 BST.
Transfer deadline day has been brought forward this year to be in line with the other major leagues in Europe. The closing dates were set following discussions with the leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
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Image source, PA MediaEngland manager Gareth Southgate believes it was "a bit early" to call up Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite for Euro 2024.
Branthwaite had been a mainstay in Sean Dyche's defence throughout the 2023-24 Premier League campaign, featuring in 35 games and helping them stay up despite an eight-point deduction.
The 21-year-old received his first senior call-up in March and made his senior debut in Monday's friendly against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Southgate said: "I think it is a bit early for Jarrad. He has had a fabulous season and it was good to get him on the other night.
"Of course, in an ideal world, you would like lots of left-footers. But, to put him ahead of the others, I don't think that would have been the right call at this stage.
"That is why we have taken what I think is a risk at left-back with Luke [Shaw], but I think that is a risk worth taking."
Everton risk losing England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin on a free transfer in 2025 after a halt in contract talks with the 27-year-old. (Football Insider), external
Six Premier League clubs - Chelsea, Aston Villa, Newcastle, Everton, Nottingham Forest and Leicester - face having to sell players before the end of June in order to comply with the division's Profit and Sustainability Rules. (Sky Sports), external
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Image source, The FA via Getty ImagesEverton defender Jarrad Branthwaite has been left out of England's 26-man squad for Euro 2024.
The 21-year-old centre-back had been included in Gareth Southgate's preliminary 33-man squad, but will not be in the final 26 travelling to Germany for the tournament starting on 14 June.
Branthwaite had an impressive breakthrough season with the Toffees, becoming a mainstay in their backline and featuring in 35 of their 38 Premier League games.
His form earned him his first senior call-up in March and he made his international debut coming off the bench during the Three Lions' 3-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Monday.
The left-footed centre-back was part of the England Under-21 squad that won the European Championship last summer.
Lewis Dunk, Joe Gomez, Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Kieran Trippier and Kyle Walker will be Southgate's defensive options at Euro 2024.
We asked for you for your thoughts on what Everton's summer priority is.
Here is a selection of your responses:
Daniel: Number one priority is to keep our best players. If we sell our most valuable assets then it's another step backwards for Everton.
Chris: Finances. Are we selling to buy? Selling to avoid points deductions? Selling to survive? It's hard to believe that a founder member of the league, the club that has spent the longest time in the top flight, a superb fan base and a distinguished trophy history cannot attract a buyer. Still, August is another season.
Bill: The club needs stability - a vision for the whole club. Sell surplus and money-making players, give fans hope of better things to come, sort out who owns the club, and buy well - not the rubbish we have seen in recent years. And have a good holiday.
Martin: We must have absolute clarity around the finances and any new ownership. I can't believe it all feels so uncertain - still! We need transparency/honesty which I would hope bring togetherness/solidarity. If we lose Branthwaite, a replacement is key. Then we need more goals! A creative midfielder and striker from seemingly thin air.
Shaun: Sorting out ownership has to be the biggest priority. It casts a shadow over everything else that is done at Everton. There's no hope for a brighter future at the club until we know Moshiri's shares have been sold.
Image source, Getty ImagesEverton are going to "have to be clever" in the transfer window to bolster squad for next season, says Unholy Trinity podcaster Mike Richards.
The Toffees confirmed a number of academy players and graduates would be leaving the club this summer after being released, including Lewis Warrington.
The 21-year-old featured in eight matchday squads towards the end of the season and made his debut off the bench in Everton's final home game against Sheffield United.
Speaking on BBC Radio Merseyside's Total Sport, Richards said: "Warrington was a standout name. People were looking at him 18 months or two years ago as one we could utilise in the squad. He went on loan, got injured, came back and that obviously hampered things for last season.
"Does he fit into Sean Dyche's style? Possibly not. But he was full of praise for him in training and he got a few minutes at the end of the season so it's more of a surprise as he had been part of squads at the back end of the campaign."
There are questions about what business Everton might be able to do in the transfer market this summer, as uncertainty continues over the club's ownership situation.
"With the squad being so thin, any youngsters we have been using on the bench have now got to be replaced this summer, and the question is - where is the money coming from in terms of bringing in new players in?" added Richards.
"The club says there isn't a cash flow issue but there are murmurings of that and we know things are tight. When you release so many players, whether youngsters or first-team players, that is fine if the manager doesn't think they're good enough, but you have to replace those players and how do we go about doing that?
"That is the big thing this summer, what can we do? We are going to have to be clever."
Image source, Getty ImagesEverton have confirmed three away pre-season friendlies in the build-up to the 2024-25 Premier League campaign.
Sean Dyche's side will face League Two team Salford City on Saturday, 27 July and three days later they will take on Championship side Coventry City.
Their last stop will be Deepdale as they take on second-tier club Preston North End on Saturday, 3 August.
Everton are planning a move for 27-year-old English defender Max Lowe, who is set to leave Sheffield United when his contract runs out this summer. (Football Insider), external
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Pat Nevin
Former footballer and presenter
Image source, Getty ImagesEverton fans dreamt of surviving in the Premier League and no doubt they promised themselves a summer break from the stress, uncertainty and heartache.
Unfortunately this is not a position they can enjoy at the moment, as Farhad Moshiri has failed again in his bid to sell the club to US-based consortium 777 Partners.
We all know that buying a football club isn't like popping down to the club shop and buying the new replica kit with your favourite player's name and number on the back, but how complicated can it be?
This has rumbled on for the best part of a year now. Other rumblings can be heard menacingly in the background about 777's suitability, and what level of certainty and security they can offer the Toffees if they get their act together.
Everton fans, rather than being relieved and happy about Premier League survival, are actually the most worried fans in the entire league. For all the hope, the reality is that they are in limbo.
Pat Nevin was writing for the BBC Football Extra newsletter
Manchester United are interested in signing Everton and England defender Jarrad Branthwaite, 21, as they look to strengthen their defensive options. (Football Insider), external
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The club summer is off and running, so what's the first thing that needs sorting out at Everton?
Is it a contract, a transfer, a fan issue or something else?
Jordan Pickford earned his 61st England cap in the win over Bosnia-Herzegovina, moving level with Ray Clemence, with only Peter Shilton (125), Joe Hart (75), David Seaman (75) and Gordon Banks (73) earning more caps for the national team among goalkeepers.
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