Monday's Everton News: Holgate departs, El Aynaoui, Luiz and Bakayoko rumours
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours
Read up on all the latest 'Legends Match' news ahead of Everton's match against Roma in August. [EFC]
Idrissa Gana Gueye will be chasing a record set by none other than Gareth Barry.
The club are making sure Goodison Park is ready to go for the Everton Women this upcoming season. [EFC]
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Everton linked with 24-year-old French midfielder Neil El Aynaoui. [TEAMtalk]
Big move for Mason Holgate!
American supporter groups are gearing up for the club's visit in just a few weeks. [EFC]
Check out some of the latest clips from Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The Blues are reportedly inching closer to a deal for 27-year-old Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz. [TEAMtalk]
Fabrizio confirms interest in 22-year-old winger Johan Bakayoko.
Ashley Young is not ready to hang up his boots following his departure from Everton. [Sky Sports]
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Not too much action on today. Everton are finally back in action in their first preseason match against League 2 side Accrington Stanley.
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