Monday’s Toffee Bites: Everton inch closer to signing young England defender

It was not the busiest of weekends for Everton. Just a standard trip to Belgium for a preseason match ahead of Europa League play, and then they are rumored to be extremely close to signing Gylfi Sigurdsson. Ya know, normal stuff.

Have a happy Monday and enjoy your Everton news.

In case you missed it

Gylfi Sigurdsson transfer reportedly nearing finish line
At long last, is our national nightmare over?

Paris St. Germain make star midfielder available, and Everton are interested
Whoa buddy.

Everton near deal for backup goalkeeper
Room in, Robles out?

Friday’s Bites

Report: West Ham's loss may be Everton's gain in Badou N'Diaye pursuit - HITC
Osmanlispor have rejected a bid from West Ham for Bodou N'Diaye, meaning Everton will now step up their pursuit.

Sigurdsson and the case for a number 10? - GrandOldTeam
More Gylfi talk.

Mirallas backs Rooney to help void left byLukaku's Everton exit - Liverpool Echo
Add Kevin Mirallas to the growing list of Everton players that are super excited about the addition of Wayne Rooney.

Moussa Sissoko loan, James McCarthy £25m fee, Jan Bamert wanted - Daily Star
Transfer rumours galore in this one!

Everton agree deal for highly-rated Newcastle defender - Liverpool Echo
Blues to complete deal worth in the excess of £6m for Lewis Gibson

What to Watch

UEFA Women’s Euros: Belgium vs. Netherlands, 12:45 p.m. ET, ESPN3
Norway vs. Denmark, 2:45 p.m. ET, ESPN3
MLB: Twins vs. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. ET
International Champions Cup: Inter Milan vs. Lyon, 8:05 a.m. ET

FOOTBALL IS BACK! Sort of. Head to LivesoccerTV.com for full listings

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