This club should never have been in that position. It is too big, too strong of a club. We should be talking about the other end of the league. I'm now thinking we have to keep growing and getting away from the feeling of being a club at the bottom. I'd rather the talk be about European places and not relegation places.
Manchester City are reportedly accelerating their summer transfer plans by targeting Everton midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, with an opening offer already placed on the table. According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, City have proposed a bid worth around 35 million, although Everton are holding firm for a fee closer to 40 million before considering a sale. Dewsbury-Hall's rapid rise since arriving on Merseyside has been impressive.
It is TRUE: Everton, Marseille and Lyon hold interest in Sacha Boey. There is interest, especially from France! But Boey doesn't want to move! So everyone is a little irritated. But the fact of the matter is he's currently earning a lot of money at Bayern. They also paid a big transfer fee for him. I don't know why, but he's feeling confident in Munich.
Atletico Madrid are targeting Wolves' Brazil midfielder Joao Gomes, 24, after the Spanish club sold England international Conor Gallagher to Tottenham on Wednesday. (Marca - in Spanish, external) Meanwhile, Wanderers' Zimbabwe midfielder Marshall Munetsi, 29, is poised to join Paris FC on loan. (L'Equipe - in French, external) Everton have sent an official bid to Turkish side Fenerbahce for Morocco striker Youssef En-Nesyri, 28.
Arsenal could reportedly be open to letting versatile defender Ben White leave the club for around 20-25m, but only in the summer transfer window. There has been talk of Everton being interested in a possible move for White, but the Gunners seemingly have no intention of letting him go this January. That was reported by football.london yesterday and now Football Insider say similar, but add that Arsenal could be more open to a deal in the summer.
