Everton transfer news LIVE – Noa Lang targeted, Conor Coady latest, Aston Villa reaction
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There have been a number of reports linking Everton with a summer move for Club Brugge striker Noa Lang as they look to strengthen the squad attackingly.
Conor Coady is now expected to make his summer loan move from Wolves permanent, having become one of the Blues’ leaders since his arrival.
Sean Dyche suffered his first home defeat as Everton manager yesterday afternoon after Unai Emery’s Aston Villa side won 2-0 at Goodison Park, meaning the Blues slipped back into the bottom three.
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09:07MattSmith
A reminder of those long links
Club Brugge striker Noa Lang has been linked with a move to the Premier League this summer, with Everton being one of the names in the mix.
According to Het Laaste Nieuws, the player’s stepfather, Nourdin Boukhari, has informed them that the 23-year-old wants to leave the Belgian club in the summer, with interesting players coming from the Blues, Aston Villa and Leeds United.
Boukhari said: “Noa has a transfer in mind, yes. He wants to take a step forward. And that should happen this summer. If he continues at this level it will definitely bear fruit.”
Voetbal Belgie claim Everton are interested in Unai Emery’s mansion. However, Leeds reportedly made three bids for the attacker during the January transfer window (according to The Athletic).
Lang has five goals from 24 appearances this season.
08:44MattSmith
Coady set for permanent Everton switch
Everton “expect” Conor Coady’s stay at Goodison Park to become permanent, according to Football Insider.
The Wolves loanee has been omnipresent for the Toffees this season, playing in 22 of the club’s 24 Premier League games.
Despite being part of a somewhat fragile defensive unit at times, Coady’s presence on and off the field is appreciated by senior club officials, including Sean Dyche.
The report also claims that Coady is happy at Everton and is dying for a permanent deal to be officially triggered.
08:24MattSmith
More criticism of Everton board
07:58MattSmith
Verdict on the Villa defeat
Everton’s weakness in the board was highlighted again in Saturday’s 2-0 defeat by Aston Villa.
When Sean Dyche tried to increase the attacking threat from the substitutes’ bench, Demarai Gray was the only recognized senior offensive player available, along with academy graduate Ellis Simms.
Here’s what our Everton FC correspondent Joe Thomas had to say about the defeat.
07:20MattSmith
Cannon fires PNE to victory
While Everton slumped to their first Goodison defeat under Sean Dyche, there were successes for the others.
Toffees loanee Tom Cannon scored his first Championship goal in Preston North End’s 2-1 win over Wigan Athletic at Deepdale.
19:04Charlotte Coates
First home loss under Sean Dyche
Everton suffered their first home defeat under Sean Dyche yesterday afternoon after losing 2-0 to Aston Villa at Goodison Park.
The Blues have slipped back into the bottom three after victories for Leeds and West Ham.
We have all the reactions to that for you.
18:48Charlotte Coates
Good morning
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