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Daily Record
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
David Moyes 'eyes' Rangers transfer raid as 3 exits on cards with 49ers clearing space for mega summer overhaul
Mohamed Diomande is said to have caught the eye of David Moyes' Toffees Mohamed Diomande is reportedly a summer transfer target for Everton, with the Premier League club in desperate need of reinforcements in midfield. Despite Rangers ' struggles last season, the Ivorian enjoyed a decent campaign, scoring six goals and registering nine goals in all competitions. The 23-year-old initially joined Gers on a loan deal from FC Nordsjælland in January 2024, with the transfer being made permanent for around £4million in the following summer. But the Daily Express claim that Diomande is one of several players being eyed up by Toffees boss David Moyes. With veteran Abdoulaye Doucoure leaving the club on a dree transfer and loanee Orel Mangala heading back to Lyon at the end of his season-long loan, the Merseyside club are keen to bolster their options in the middle third of the pitch. They also add that Diomande's versality also makes him appeal to Everton as a potential target, with the Ivory Coast international able to play as both a holding midfielder or in a more advanced role. Diomande will be very familiar to Rangers new sporting director Kevin Thelwell and technical director Dan Purdy, who have both made the move to Ibrox from Bramley Moor Dock as part of the new-look boardroom team assembled by 49ers Enterprises. And the Rangers number 10 isn't the only player who has been linked with a move away from the club in recent days. Centre back Robin Propper endured a tough debut season in Govan and reports in the Netherlands claim that he could be set for a return to FC Twente. The 31-year-old was signed by Philippe Clement last summer to add some much-needed experience to the Light Blues back line but a combination of poor form and injuries meant that the Dutchman wasn't quite able to make the impact he would have hoped for. 49ers Enterprises takeover at Ibrox should give the new Rangers manager - which should be confirmed next week - more money to play with in the transfer market, but moving players on to balance the books will also be required. And claim that Twente - who Propper previously made 115 appearances for between 2021 and 2024, could be on his way back to the Netherlands. Turkey international Ridvan Yilmaz is another man who has an uncertain future in Glasgow. The 24-year-old made just 24 appearances in all competitions last season, with an injury picked up in the Europa League quarter-final defeat to Athletic Bilbao in April ruling him out for the remainder of the campaign. The left back has long been linked with a return to his homeland in recent months and Turkish outlet Aspor insist that a deal has been thrashed out to take him back to Besiktas, two years after he swapped them for Gers.
The National
17 hours ago
- Business
- The National
Who is Dan Purdy? Rangers' new recruitment chief profiled
Gers are set to announce the arrival of former Everton head of recruitment Dan Purdy with technical director Nils Koppen on his way out. Purdy is very familiar with new sporting director Kevin Thelwell, who also officially arrives tomorrow, after the pair worked together at Everton. But what else do we know about the recruitment chief? Rangers fans will be keen to know so we've had a go at profiling him. The 31-year-old has a degree in Science and Football, Performance Analysis; Psychology from Liverpool John Moore's University and he has also worked at a number of different clubs. He did internships at Liverpool, Sheffield United and Leeds as well as the Yorskhire County Cricket club as he built up his experience. There was also a spell working at data company InStat. Read more: Dan Purdy to oversee Rangers transfer drive as Nils Koppen heads for Ibrox exit Nils Koppen departs Rangers days after US takeover completed Purdy first landed a gig at Everton as first team performance analyst, again as an intern, in 2014 and that eventually became permanent. Eleven years later he was still there having carried out a number of different roles. These include technical scout, first-team scouting co-ordinator, manager of scouting and operations and eventually head of recruitment. Purdy worked under Thelwell at Goodison Park and will now head north with him after quitting his post. At the Toffees, Purdy was tasked with finding the club gems while they went through a difficult spell financially and the remit was to avoid relegation. He managed to bring in some gems like Amadou Onana, James Garner, and Iliman Ndiaye while trying to avoid breaching Financial Fair Play regulations. Purdy had initially been earmarked for the new role of head of player identification but it was reported at the end of April he would move on with the prospect of a new opportunity. He actually left Everton back in December 2021 during Rafa Benitez's reign but was hired again by Thelwell in March 2022. Purdy's influence at the Toffees has grown over the years and he is highly regarded at the club.
The Herald Scotland
17 hours ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Who is Dan Purdy? Rangers' new recruitment chief profiled
Purdy is very familiar with new sporting director Kevin Thelwell, who also officially arrives tomorrow, after the pair worked together at Everton. But what else do we know about the recruitment chief? Rangers fans will be keen to know so we've had a go at profiling him. The 31-year-old has a degree in Science and Football, Performance Analysis; Psychology from Liverpool John Moore's University and he has also worked at a number of different clubs. He did internships at Liverpool, Sheffield United and Leeds as well as the Yorskhire County Cricket club as he built up his experience. There was also a spell working at data company InStat. Read more: Dan Purdy to oversee Rangers transfer drive as Nils Koppen heads for Ibrox exit Nils Koppen departs Rangers days after US takeover completed Purdy first landed a gig at Everton as first team performance analyst, again as an intern, in 2014 and that eventually became permanent. Eleven years later he was still there having carried out a number of different roles. These include technical scout, first-team scouting co-ordinator, manager of scouting and operations and eventually head of recruitment. Purdy worked under Thelwell at Goodison Park and will now head north with him after quitting his post. At the Toffees, Purdy was tasked with finding the club gems while they went through a difficult spell financially and the remit was to avoid relegation. He managed to bring in some gems like Amadou Onana, James Garner, and Iliman Ndiaye while trying to avoid breaching Financial Fair Play regulations. Purdy had initially been earmarked for the new role of head of player identification but it was reported at the end of April he would move on with the prospect of a new opportunity. He actually left Everton back in December 2021 during Rafa Benitez's reign but was hired again by Thelwell in March 2022. Purdy's influence at the Toffees has grown over the years and he is highly regarded at the club.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Everton want to bring John Stones back from Man City nine years after £50m sale
John Stones has struggled with injuries this season and there are concerns that he will be able to win back his place in Pep Guardiola's team, with his old club interested in bringing him back Everton are ready to sound out Manchester City about the possibility of taking John Stones back to the Merseyside club. Stones, who has been a pivotal figure under Pep Guardiola, has been plagued by injuries for the last two seasons and hasn't played since undergoing an operation to repair a hamstring tear he sustained in February. City signed young centre-backs Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis and Juma Bah in January and are also big admirers of Toffees star Jarrad Branthwaite. Stones has just a year left on his £250,000-a-week contract and would have to take a pay-cut to link up again with David Moyes. But City's asking price is unlikely to be prohibitive and they are aware that the defender needs regular football to push for a place in England's World Cup squad next summer. Stones arrived from Everton in a £50million deal in 2016 and has won six Premier League titles. Guardiola sees him as the best ball-playing defender at the Etihad but there are serious questions about whether Stones can cope with the schedule of playing every three days. He has made only 13 starts this season and his campaign was ended when his hamstring flared in the Champions League defeat against Real Madrid. Moyes was Everton's manager when they signed Stones from Barnsley in 2013 for £3million. He played 95 matches for the Toffees over three seasons, and could have left the club for Chelsea in 2015 only to see three bids from the Blues turned down, with the third of those coming in at £30m. Stones, who turned 31 last Wednesday, has won 83 caps for England, and captained his country for the first time in the 2-1 UEFA Nations League defeat to Greece at Wembley in October last year.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Report: Chelsea plot move for England star as Moyes fights to keep him
Chelsea Target Everton's Branthwaite as Moyes Digs in His Heels Branthwaite Back on the Radar Chelsea's summer transfer plans are quietly beginning to take shape, and a familiar name is again emerging from Merseyside. Jarrad Branthwaite, the 22-year-old England international, is once more attracting Premier League interest—this time from a Chelsea side looking to solidify their defensive core under their latest project as report the Daily Mail. Advertisement Branthwaite's profile has only grown since Everton fended off Manchester United's advances last summer. Despite bids climbing to £50 million including add-ons, the Toffees refused to part ways with their prized asset. Their valuation hovered around the £70 million mark, a steep but not unimaginable figure given the inflation of English talent in the market. What sets Chelsea apart this time is their position in the Champions League. That status, absent at Old Trafford, may well give them an upper hand. Branthwaite has reportedly made it clear he sees his future at Europe's top table—'he felt ready to test himself at the highest level,' according to the original report. Everton Standing Firm Despite Pressure David Moyes' position is resolute. With James Tarkowski picking up a serious injury towards the end of the season, losing Branthwaite would stretch Everton's defensive depth to breaking point. Moyes' reluctance to sanction the move is not simply emotional—it's structural. Photo IMAGO Everton are also juggling other contract and transfer matters. Idrissa Gana Gueye is close to signing a new deal, while discussions are underway with Flamengo regarding Carlos Alcaraz. In a squad already tight on resources, selling Branthwaite—no matter the profit—poses real tactical risks. United's Past Interest Clouds the Picture Branthwaite's name has lingered around Old Trafford for over a year, but Manchester United's intentions have recently cooled. 'United would turn away from a big-money defensive signing and opt for a cheaper option with potential,' the Mail reported. Branthwaite's England Trajectory Still Developing Branthwaite's international ambitions add further intrigue. While he earned his England debut last June, he was left out of the latest squad for 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Regular Champions League football at Stamford Bridge could turn Southgate's head back toward him. Advertisement This potential move, if realised, may prove to be a pivotal moment not just for Chelsea but for Branthwaite's international career. In an era where defenders are judged as much on distribution and positional flexibility as grit, Branthwaite's calm composure could be the next evolution in Chelsea's rebuilding. Our View – EPL Index Analysis From a Chelsea supporter's lens, this move feels more like necessity than luxury. With the club still in a retooling phase, Branthwaite represents a smarter, age-profiled signing that could bring immediate value and long-term return. While Levi Colwill and Benoît Badiashile have shown flashes, neither has yet locked down the defensive leadership Chelsea crave. Branthwaite brings both Premier League experience and potential upside. His physicality, aerial presence, and ability to play from the back align well with Chelsea's tactical ambitions. Champions League football gives the Blues an advantage, and if Moyes can be swayed—likely by a fee north of £60 million—it may be a worthwhile investment. Everton fans may resent the idea, but financial realities and player ambition often trump sentiment. Chelsea, for once, seem to be approaching this with a clear plan: build a defence capable of competing for trophies in Europe again.
