Monday’s Everton News: Pickford contract rumours, Travers on his debut, Luiz & Rios updates

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Everton fall to Blackburn 1-0 in their second preseason match. Here’s how it happened. [RBM]

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“It’s really good to get 90 minutes under my belt. I’d say it’s a disappointing result, but we’re still early in pre-season. The lads are just getting their fitness levels up. I’m really excited to get my first game early in pre-season and I’m looking forward to the rest of pre-season now

,” says goalie Mark Travers on his debut. [EFC]

Former

Blue Jesper Lindstrom looks set to join Bundesliga side Wolfsburg, so count out any late loan moves for the winger.

Offerta ufficiale del VfL Wolfsburg al Napoli per Jesper Lindstrøm.

Prestito oneroso a 1m€ con diritto di riscatto a 13m€ + 1m€ di bonus.

— Matteo Moretto (@MatteMoretto) July 19, 2025

Everton Women manager Brian Sorensen previews his side’s upcoming season at Goodison. [EFC]

The Toffees are reportedly close to agreeing a new deal with Jordan Pickford. [Sky Sports]

James Tarkowski is massive!

James Tarkowski tops the charts

No defender would have picked up as many defensive contribution points as the Everton defender if they were available in FPL last season #FPL pic.twitter.com/c5yQS9QeUT

— Fantasy Premier League (@OfficialFPL) July 18, 2025

“Everton was the team, and is perhaps the team most interested in Douglas Luiz at the moment. However, the player has put this option on hold until now, waiting to see if other opportunities will arise.”

Latest in the Douglas Luiz drama is that the midfielder is now putting on hold all transfer conversations as he rethinks his options, with Everton, West Ham and possibly Nottingham Forest all very interested in the player. [Mattia Moretto via TuttoJuve.]

Everton are again being mentioned in chatter linked with Rangers forward Hamza Igamane.

LOSC struggling in their negotiations with Rangers FC for Hamza Igamane. Despite a personal agreement with the Moroccan, the deal’s still on hold. In the meantime, Feyenoord entered the race. Everton and Udinese have also made enquiries. One to watch.. #mercato #dimamaghrib pic.twitter.com/EApXVBnelW

— Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) July 19, 2025

Three Premier League sides are in the running for Colombian international midfielder Richard Rios, with Wolves apparently having put in a formal offer while Everton and West Ham United are still interested in the player. [Birmingham World]

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