Friday’s Everton News: Fofana latest, Dibling bid, Luiz gone

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Here’s hoping that David Moyes’ transfer plea is granted. [BBC]

“We have committed to a certain number of sales. It’s not certain that it will be Malick [Fofana]. The problem with Malick is that he’s an excellent player, so it’s clear that we’re going to be attacked now, tomorrow, in six months, in a year. After that, we will decide according to the offers that come in...what’s important is to have the most competitive team possible for the start of the season,”

says Lyon scout Matthieu Louis-Jean. [GiveMeSport via FootMercato]

Check out some player ratings from the West Ham defeat. [Echo]

Let’s see if Everton go back in for Southampton’s Tyler Dibling with reports that their initial £27 million bid has been rejected. [RBM]

Everton have had a £27m bid rejected for Tyler Dibling by Southampton. Interest first revealed last week. Ev considering another offer. https://t.co/zNPYGRA3xn https://t.co/uziAoRV40m

— paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) July 31, 2025

The Toffees have been interested in Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz for some time now, and it looks like the player has been holding out for a club with European football. Apparently that club is Nottingham Forest with the two parties now in talks for a transfer.

Excl. - #DouglasLuiz has given his availability to #NottinghamForest for a contract until 2030 (€5M/year + bonuses). Talks in progress between #NFFC and #Juventus for a loan with the option to buy, which could become an obligation upon reaching certain conditions. #transfers https://t.co/8xMy8iRik0

— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) July 31, 2025

What to Watch

Plenty of Leagues Cup action on today. The Blues take on Manchester United on Sunday in their penultimate preseason match.

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