Everton are set for a huge summer overhaul as the Friedkin Group implement changes to take the club into the new era.
On the pitch, David Moyes has taken the Blues to a nine-match unbeaten streak and looks set to finish the season strongly ahead of the move to the new Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium.
In the backroom, the new owners have already started to rebuild behind the scenes to overhaul the Goodison Park outfit’s recruitment staff.
Here, Goodison News rounds up the latest Everton news from 18 March.
£58m legal twist could pain Everton
The Friedkin Group takeover has brought renewed optimism when it comes to the Goodison Park outfit’s financial situation.
However, a report from the Liverpool Echo (17 March) claims that Everton could be hit by a new £58million legal twist.
Burnley suffered that loss in revenue after being relegated to the Championship and are seeking compensation due to the Toffees breaching Profit and Sustainability regulations.
Everton face competition for Alcaraz signature
Carlos Alcaraz has shone since moving to Everton from Flamengo but the Blues may face Premier League competition to secure his signature permanently.
The Toffees have a clause within the deal to sign the 22-year-old if he makes a certain number of appearances but if that does not happen, rival clubs could strike a deal according to Flamengo technical director Jose Boto.
He told Torcida Flamengo about the interest in the former Southampton man, saying: “I can’t predict the future, but I’m convinced he’ll stay in England.
“Either at Everton or at another club, because we’ve had enquiries from other clubs since he arrived in England. He’s an excellent player for that type of game. I think it’s unlikely he’ll return to Flamengo, because he’ll certainly have a market in the Premier League.”
Premier League rival to make Mykolenko move
Everton left-back Vitaly Mykolenko has been linked with a move to Tottenham in the summer transfer window.
TheBoyHotspur reports (18 March) that the 25-year-old is an alternative candidate for Spurs if they cannot strike a deal for Wolves star Rayan Ait-Nouri.
The Ukrainian international has been a key figure of the Blues revival under David Moyes and would be a big loss for the Toffees.
Everton can sign Tom Fellows for cut-price from West Brom
Everton failed in their pursuit of Tom Fellows from West Brom in the winter transfer window.
However, according to former Blues scout Bryan King, the Blues could reignite their interest in the 21-year-old when the market reopens at the end of the season.
King exclusively told Goodison News that he believes that the Baggies would accept a £10million bid for the academy graduate.
He said: “I don’t think it matters if West Brom get promoted or not. Should they remain in the Championship, I’d still expect the asking price to be £10m. Moyes has asked Irvine and Adam to keep an eye on Fellows.”
