Everton targeting a right-back, central midfielder & at least one winger this summer Early interest in Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney for CM Expected to be open to offers for several fringe players Summer window preview @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7315459…

UPDATE: Tyrique George has completed a medical ahead of his permanent move to Everton. Clubs now just finishing final bits of paperwork ahead of announcement w/ @SJohnsonSport for @TheAthleticFC

Brilliant game. Utterly compelling from start to finish Pickford's best performance of the tournament by some distance. Says everything about his big-match character Couple of key saves & great to see him so decisive/dominant on crosses

“It's a quite incredible pool of talent in a relatively small area" says FFF TD Hubert Fournier of the Paris region that has produced more WC 2026 players than anywhere else Went to the 🇫🇷 capital to explore the reasons for their success @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7408721…

Everton have agreed a deal to sign Tyrique George from Chelsea. The west London club will receive an initial fee of £18million ($24m), with £6m due in potential add-ons. More from @SJohnsonSport and @Paddy_Boyland ⬇️ 🔗 nyti.ms/4vhx88a

Everton have resumed talks with #CFC over signing Tyrique George. Negotiations are progressing well over a permanent deal over total package worth in excess of £20m and could be concluded this week. More here with @Paddy_Boyland: nytimes.com/athletic/7406880…

There are 99 French-born players at this World Cup, 32 more than come from any other nation. Fifty-six of them are from Paris. With France aiming to reach a third consecutive World Cup final, Paris Saint-Germain winning back-to-back Champions Leagues and talent being exported all over the world, the country and its capital have become the beating heart of global football. How has it happened? The answer lies in investment, immigration and the unprecedented strength and depth of its own national team. @Paddy_Boyland went to Paris to find out more. 🔗 nyti.ms/4vLBHZx

Decisive movement on Hayden Hackney came late last week, when Everton submitted a take-it-or-leave-it final offer Initial 16.5m fee deemed good value in tough market Key target over line ahead of #EFC's return for testing on Fri @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7415883…

Everton have completed the signing of Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough for an initial £16.5m. The deal for the midfielder could rise to just under £25m if all clauses, which are based on appearances, England selection and Everton’s qualification for European competition, are met. Middlesbrough also have a sell-on, based on future profit, as part of the move. He has signed a five-year deal. ✍️ @Paddy_Boyland 🔗 nyti.ms/449FGmj

Everton have completed the signing of Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough for initial £16.5m. If all clauses met, deal could rise close to £25m. Boro have a sell on #EFC won race ahead of other PL clubs. They were always his preference @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7415763…

Everton's home kit for the 26-27 season

📋 Notre onze de départ contre la Belgique ⏰ Coup d’envoi du match : 20h00 GMT #BELSEN | #FIFAWC2026

UPDATE: CMC Markets confirmed as Everton's main partner (front of shirt) New home kit to be launched 9am Thursday & available to purchase from the same time

UPDATE: Everton confirm Stake as new sleeve sponsor Multi-year agreement on improved terms (compared to previous sleeve deal)

🗣️ BYLINE 100 🎙️ @MattJFootball @Paddy_Boyland @The_Bridewell 🔵 Ton up for us - thank you! 🔵 How #EFC reached Hackney breakthrough 🔵 More midfield transfers to come? 🔵 Moyes and Scotland - could it happen? Listen 👉 tinyurl.com/4y4udny6 Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/526jkw6w

Everton closing in on deal for Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney W/ @David_Ornstein @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7336027…

So @Paddy_Boyland and I will be recording our 100th Everton Byline today - notwithstanding a couple of specials - which is pretty cool! Very grateful for how it's been received in the last couple of years and for the support of @The_Bridewell. Loads more to come from us 👀 #EFC

Cap number 87 for Jordan Pickford, as @England's No.1 starts the Three Lions' final @FIFAWorldCup group game against Panama in New Jersey tonight. Undisputed. 💙

⏰ 82´ | ⚽️ 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗟 𝗕𝗨𝗧 ! Iliman Ndiaye conclut le festival offensif des Lions d’une magnifique réalisation ! 🔥🤩 #SENIRQ | (5-0) | #FIFAWC2026