Ronald Koeman always gave off the impression that he was using the Blues as a stepping stone to move onto bigger and better things. Rafa Benitez should, quite simply, never have been appointed in the first place. He had far too much history with the club, and it was always going to end in the toxic way that it did.

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However, the Daily Star report that Manchester United are plotting a £40m bid to win the race in this window and could triple the Cameroon international’s current wages, with head coach Ruben Amorim said to be a huge admirer of his talents. Such an approach is said to be dependent on the Red Devils selling players first.

Those who were sceptical, and there were plenty, are feeling a lot better now. So far so good, and you can just tell by Moyes' body language and his interviews that he feels right back at home.

Araujo’s future at Barcelona appears subject to doubt after his recent return from serious injury, with Juventus having been said to sit in pole position as they look to negotiate a loan deal with the LaLiga giants.

Supporters cannot believe that Jake O'Brien struggled for game time under the former boss, given his performances under new Toffees manager David Moyes. The Republic of Ireland defender has started back to back games in the Premier League under Moyes and helped keep a cleansheet as they defeated Brighton 1-0 away on Saturday.

Everton FC correspondent Joe Thomas reflects on two January that deals that have caused him looking back at some of the toughest moments of the final years under Farhad Moshiri, and to hope the future

There is something about the extroverted “no-nonsense” approach of the gravelly Sean Dyche that inspires blind confidence in his ability to grind out results, calming the worries of casually interested pundits.

Everton and Spurs clash at Goodison Park on Sunday. Both are in desperate need of three points after disappointing results in recent weeks. Everton vs Tottenham best bets Draw and both teams to

The Scotsman, who returned to management exactly 27 years after his first match as the fresh-faced boss of Preston, has taken charge of 698 Premier League games.

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THE January transfer window is rolling on at speed – and some huge moves are still in the pipeline. Real Madrid are reportedly eyeing up a summer move for Arsenal defender William Saliba.