Tuesday’s Toffee Bites: Everton inquired about Lacazette

Everton kicked off the transfer window with a pair of exciting signings on Monday, and it would seem that they are still not done yet. But no further additions are imminent. So, be patient, Toffees. We may have to last a few hours with no news. Until then, here are Tuesday’s Toffee Bites...

In case you missed it

CONFIRMED: Everton finally announce the signing of striker Sandro Ramirez
Malaga forward completes transfer to the Toffees

CONFIRMED: Everton announce Michael Keane signing
Koeman had been chasing the prize defender for some time. Now, he's a Blue.

Remember the name? Wayne Rooney Everton return “inevitable”
Opinion appears to be divided about striker’s return from Manchester United

Monday’s Bites

Jamie Carragher trolls Everton's new signings on Twitter - Goal.com
The former Liverpool icon, but childhood Toffee, made a ridiculous claim online and Blues roasted him for it

Everton and West Ham target Olivier Giroud may stay until 2020 - Express.co.uk
The Arsenal man hints that he is in no rush to leave the Gunners despite the expected addition of Alexandre Lacazette

Costa holding up Chelsea's Lukaku transfer after refusing China move - Mirror Online
The Belgian striker still expects to head back to Stamford Bridge, but it could take longer than originally thought

Everton's Pre-Season Testing Explained - EvertonFC.com
An explanation on what exactly the training staff is measuring on the players first day back at Finch Farm

Can Everton compete for top four? - ESPN FC
The FC crew evaluate Everton's busy summer of spending and whether it makes them contenders for a top-four finish

Nicol: Everton return bad idea for Rooney - ESPN FC
Steve Nicol says neither Wayne Rooney nor Everton would benefit if Rooney returns to Goodison Park

Everton made contact, then backed away from Arsenal-bound Lacazette - HITC
Apparently, Everton made enquiries about signing Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette earlier in the summer

American Toffees

Since it is the Fourth of July, it seemed like a perfect day to remember some American Everton stars.

Predrag Radosavljević (Preki) - 1992-94
Landon Donovan - 2010, 2012
Joe-Max Moore - 1999-02
Brian McBride - 2003
Tim Howard - 2006-16

Did I miss anyone? Let me know in the comments.

What to Watch

MLS: Minnesota United vs. Columbus Crew, 7 p.m. ET, beIN Sports 1
NASL: North Carolina vs. Miami, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN3
MLB: Astros @ Braves, 7:35 p.m. ET
Tennis: Wimbledon, 2nd round, 6:30 a.m. ET, ESPN3
Cycling: Tour de France, stage 4, 6 a.m. ET, NBCSN
Eating: Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, 12 p.m. ET, ESPN2

Thanks for your continued support of Royal Blue Mersey! Happy Independence Day to the American Blues!