Everton have once again been linked with a move for Wilfried Zaha, and the dazzling winger is the type of superstar signing the Toffees need to transform their season.

What’s the story?

According to Neil Jones from Goal.com, Everton are planning a £50m move for Zaha, after he reportedly rejected a new contract at Crystal Palace.

The report claims Marco Silva is looking to add at least four new faces at Goodison this summer, with a left back also high up on the priority list.

Zaha would be the Toffees’ marquee signing, with Palace expected to demand at least £50m for a move, but Tottenham, Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool are all sniffing around as well.

There is hope for the Toffees though, as the player is “open to the idea of leaving Palace”, and could be tempted to thrive under Silva in the same way Richarlison did at Watford.

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Superstar under Silva?

Say what you want about Silva, but he certainly knows how to get the best out of the attacking talents at his disposal. Zaha is already a star, and with a little extra push from the Toffees’ new boss could become one of the best players in the league.

The 25 year-old scored nine times in 29 Premier League appearances last season, and was always the man the Eagles looked to when they needed something out of nothing. He could serve a similar purpose at Goodison, popping up with glorious goals, but also develop a more creative side playing alongside the likes of Gylfi Sigurdsson and Cenk Tosun.

Zaha averaged nearly two key passes per game last season, creating a total of 47 chances across the season, but picked up just three assists. Now, put end product from the likes of Sigurdsson and Tosun on those chance instead of Christian Benteke, and the Ivory Coast international’s assist numbers would skyrocket.

£50m is a hell of a lot of money for a player yet to really hit his prime, but the Toffees paid close to that for Sigurdsson last summer and Zaha is younger, faster and has a far higher ceiling. One final added bonus for Everton fans – he absolutely torched Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold for 45 minutes at Selhurst Park last season.

If Silva wants not only a creative, goalscoring winger but also a dazzling showman who will get the fans excited for every match, then he can’t go wrong with the Crystal Palace talisman.

So, Everton fans, would you like to see a move for Zaha? Is he worth £50m? Let us know your thoughts by voting in the poll below…

Every summer like clockwork, Newcastle United fans experience a frustrating few months in the transfer window.

Two seasons in a row, club owner Mike Ashley has promised that all funds generated by the club will be handed to manager Rafael Benitez for the transfer kitty.

Once again, spending has been at a minimum, with Martin Dubravka signing a permanent deal, Ki Sung-yeung joining on a free and Kenedy returning on another loan from Chelsea.

Numerous names have been linked with moves to St James’ Park over the last few weeks, but done deals are few and far between.

On Wednesday, The Chronicle journalist Lee Ryder provided a piece of transfer news for the fans, but it was not warmly welcomed by all.

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The reporter confirmed that young midfielder Sean Longstaff has had his proposed loan move to Portsmouth postponed, indicating that he could be given a chance in the first team.

Some fans were delighted with this news, while others saw it as a sign that the club are struggling to bring in new players.

According to a recent report from The Daily Star, Everton are one of several Premier League sides interested in signing Croatia World Cup ace Domagoj Vida this summer. The 29-year-old played a huge part in helping his country reach the showpiece in Russia this summer in starting six of their seven matches, including their 4-2 final defeat to France in Moscow earlier this month.

And his excellent exploits for his country has reportedly attracted the interest of several Premier League sides, one of which being Everton, although Marco Silva’s men should forget about him and instead do all they can to land fellow World Cup star Yerry Mina.

The Breakdown

Ultimately, while 29-year-old Vida deserves great credit for helping Croatia produce their best-ever World Cup performance, he will be 30 during the coming campaign, and part of the Toffees’ biggest problem in the last year or so has been the fact that their backline is indeed aging.

The likes of Ashley Williams, Leighton Baines, and Phil Jagielka are all in the twilight of their careers and as such a more youthful approach in the transfer market could well be needed, and while Vida isn’t as far along as the aforementioned trio, his arrival would hardly be a nod to the long term.

Whereas 23-year-old Mina certainly would be, at the same time landing a centre back who has proven his worth in the last few years for both club and country.

Ultimately, one does not sign for Barcelona if one is not a seriously accomplished player, which is exactly where Mina moved to back in January to underline his credentials, even if he did only appear six times in all competitions in the second half of last season.

Yet it was also his efforts for Colombia at this summer’s World Cup which appear to be of interest to Everton chief Silva, as the 23-year-old netted three times for his country to help them reach the last 16, at the same time only conceding once while Mina was on the pitch.

Clearly, the centre back is hugely influential in both his own box and indeed the opposition’s to suggest that he could be a huge asset to Silva, not least because his addition would be a much-needed nod to the long-term, which hasn’t always been the case with signings in recent times – there’s a reason they have been linked with him this summer.

Thus, while Vida is a very accomplished defender, the Toffees should forget about him and instead seal a deal for fellow World Cup ace Mina this summer.

Everton fans… what do you think? Let us know!

James Morrison has proved his fitness to new West Bromwich Albion manager Darren Moore and has been rewarded by the offer of a new contract, according to the Express and Star.

What’s the story, then?

The report states that the 46-cap Scottish international has spent pre-season attempting to prove to Moore that he is over the Achilles injury that ruled him out for much of last term and that he has finally done enough to prove he has.

Morrison’s contract reportedly ran out at the end of a campaign which saw the Baggies drop into the Championship but signing a new one would take his spell at the Hawthorns into a 12th season.

His wages are reported at a staggering £60,000 but surely Moore would offer reduced terms in light of the Baggies’ second-tier status this season.

Birmingham should swoop in

The nature of Birmingham’s transfer situation is complex with an embargo reportedly in place but no formal announcement that Garry Monk cannot bring anyone in.

Therefore, a free swoop may represent their best chance of getting a deal done and Monk should be attempting to rival West Brom’s offer to add some much-needed midfield quality alongside Mikael Kieftenbeld in the centre of the park.

The Baggies have a host of experienced midfield options, but Morrison should be a guaranteed starter at St Andrew’s and they would allow him to extend his stay in the West Midlands, just with a different club.

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According to the BBC, Stoke are close to completing a deal for Everton centre-back Ashley Williams, and the Welshman’s arrival should be the signal for Leeds to target the 6ft 1in Bruno Martins Indi.

What’s the story?

BBC Sport reports that Williams is set to have a medical at the bet365 stadium and will become new boss Gary Rowett’s seventh signing of the summer as he looks to build a squad that can fire the club straight back to the Premier League.

Williams made 24 league appearances for Everton last season after the arrival of Michael Keane brought more competition for the central defenders at Goodison Park.

The BBC also reports that Williams is now back to action and ready for the new season after he punctured a lung playing for Wales against Mexico earlier in the summer.

An opportunity

If the Potters do sign the 33-year-old this summer, they may look to offload a centre-back to balance the books. New Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa has been linked with a number of defenders this summer and missed out on Kyle Bartley to West Brom, according to talkSPORT.

Now though, the highly regarded Argentine manager should look to Stoke’s Netherlands international Bruno Martins Indi to solve his defensive frailties at Elland Road.

The 26-year-old made just 17 league appearances last season having struggled with injury, and he could be looking for a move away with the Championship perhaps not being where he wants to be this term.

While that could be the case, it shouldn’t stop Leeds making an ambitious enquiry to bring the Dutchman, valued by Transfermarkt at just £9m, to Elland Road, perhaps with an added promise that he can go next summer if they fail to win promotion.

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Everton’s primary goal before the transfer window shuts tomorrow appears to be bringing in a central defender.

Barcelona’s Yerry Mina, Manchester United’s Marcos Rojo and most recently Chelsea’s Kurt Zouma have all been linked with a move to Goodison Park (via Daily Mirror).

But as well as a new centre-back, the Toffees could also look to get a striker through the door ahead of deadline day.

The Breakdown

According to L’Equipe (via Get French Football News), Everton remain in talks with Porto to sign Moussa Marega.

L’Equipe also reports West Ham are trying to bring in Marega, but Everton must ensure they are the Premier League side who land the Mali striker’s signature.

The Merseyside club look pretty light up front with no real competition currently present for Cenk Tosun.

Should the Turkish forward get injured, manager Marco Silva will have to rely on Oumar Niasse and Dominic Calvert-Lewin to provide his Everton side with goals, which would come as a concern for the Portuguese coach.

Niasse blows hot and cold, while Calvert-Lewin’s goal record is not the most convincing. Everton’s interest in Marega, therefore, makes total sense.

The £17.1m-rated (via Transfermarkt) 27-year-old, who is a quick and strong centre-forward, managed to score 22 goals in 29 Primeira Liga appearances last season and would serve as a great alternative to Tosun.

Marega, who is also capable of playing as a second striker and right winger, is clinical in the box and his overall goal-scoring ability is exactly what the Toffees need to fire them up the table.

The start of a new Premier League season brings a lot of uncertainties, will City regain their title? How will the newly promoted clubs get on? Will all 20 managers still have a job come the end of the season?

That is why the Premier League is one of the greatest competitions in the world.

Despite all this uncertainty, there are some things as a fan that you can guarantee will happen to your club during a season.

From getting excited about the prospect of European football but finishing 7th to enduring a managerial merry-go-round, as fans we just know.

We take a look at the one thing that will happen to your team during the 2018/19 season, do you agree?

Man City Will Start Unbeaten

After beating Chelsea in the Community Shield, City will go on to be unbeaten in the league until January, with pundits and the media asking whether they can emulate Arsenal’s ‘Invincible’ season.

They will then play Newcastle away on Wednesday 30th January and lose to a Jonjo Shelvey winner.

Mourinho Will Moan About The Lack Of Signings And Injuries

Within weeks of the season starting, Jose Mourinho will begin to complain about his club’s lack of high quality signings in the transfer window and injuries. He will be forced to give Luke Shaw a game and that will be the last straw, he rants in a heated press conference before a Champions League group-stage game.

Pellegrini Will Ask Hammers Fans For More Time

With an almost brand new starting eleven, Manuel Pellegrini will struggle to ‘gel’ his players and West Ham will go on a barren run of loses. Pellegrini gets the backing from the chairmen David Gold and Sullivan, but calls a press conference asking the Hammers fans for more time.

Sky Sports Commentators Will Mention Arsene Wenger At Least Ten Times Every Arsenal Match

No matter what the result or performance, Martin Tyler’s co-commentator will make sure the name ‘Arsene Wenger’ is uttered at least ten times during a broadcast of the match to help his comparisons with Unai Emery.

Spurs’ Stadium Will Be Delayed Or Have A Boring Start

Sky Sports will have a massive countdown to Spurs’ first fixture in their new home, with at least 20 minutes of the broadcast dedicated to aerial shots of the stadium.

After all the hype, the game will be the worst in the history of Liverpool and Spurs, ending in a 0-0 draw.

There is the possibility that the stadium will be delayed and therefore Spurs fans will have to endure more fixtures at Wembley.

Wolves Will Be Called Portugal, Alot

Quips like ‘It’s like watching Portugal’ and ‘They’ve got more Portuguese players than FC Porto’ will haunt Wolves all season. They won’t care though as Ruben Neves guides his team to a top 10 finish.

Burnley Will Have Europa League Hangovers

The Turf Moor faithful will see their team on BT Sport beat Villarreal away from home on a Thursday night, but will then be forced to sit and watch their team lose to Huddersfield at home the Sunday after.

This will be a regular occurrence, seeing the club in threat of relegation come February.

Watford Will Sack Their Manager

No matter what position Watford are in the league, Javi Gracia will lose his job, probably citing mutual differences.

Ryan Sessegnon Will Be Hot Property In January Transfer Window

After scoring seven goals before Christmas, the top six will be queuing up for Ryan Sessegnon’s signature, he will be rewarded for his performances with his first senior England cap.

Maurizio Sarri Will Be Under Pressure After Early Cup Exit

Chelsea are knocked out of the League Cup by a Championship club or lose at home to Europa League minnows, which is in the middle of two horrendous results in the League.

The pressure grows on the Italian to turn things around.

Liverpool are expected to offload defender Ragnar Klavan before the end of the month as manager Jurgen Klopp wants to put faith in Joe Gomez, according to Goal.

What’s the word?

The Reds can no longer bring new faces into the squad, but they are likely to send a few in the other direction before the month is out.

Klavan is believed to be one of them, with Goal reporting that the centre-back is attracting plenty of interest from the Bundesliga.

The Estonian international, who has 124 caps to his name, has dropped down the pecking order since his 2016 switch from Augsburg.

Virgil van Dijk and Dejan Lovren are Liverpool’s first-choice centre-back pairing, while Joe Gomez and Joel Matip are likely to be next in line.

That leaves Klavan fifth choice, which suggests that a move abroad could be on the cards.

Is this a good idea?

From the player’s point of view? Absolutely.

At the age of 32, Klavan still has plenty of years left in him to play at a decent level, but opportunities will decrease if he continues to sit on the bench.

From Liverpool’s point of view, though, it may be in their best interests to keep the defender at Anfield.

Gomez has spent most of his time at Liverpool positioned at right-back, but after playing alongside Van Dijk in Sunday’s Premier League opener against West Ham United, it is clear that Klopp wants to move him more centrally this season.

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The 21-year-old has struggled with long-term injuries in the past, which is a concern, and one that could leave Liverpool in a vulnerable position if Klavan leaves.

Matip has also had injury problems recently, therefore the Reds could potentially be stretched thin at the back – an area that has dogged their progress for some time.

Liverpool have a genuine shot at the Premier League title this season, but they must make sure that their defensive demons do not come back to haunt them.

Loads of Newcastle fans are calling for Jamie Sterry to get a run in the first team after Javier Manquillo had a nightmare first game of the season against Cardiff.While the injury to Newcastle’s DeAndre Yedlin is nowhere near as bad as first feared, it did remind fans of just how thin the squad is, particularly in defence.Rafael Benitez was forced to deploy Manquillo at right back in the 0-0 draw at Cardiff, and the Spaniard had a pretty poor afternoon.22 year-old Jamie Sterry has been impressing in the youth sides, and the local lad spoke this week about his desire to play for the first team.“I feel like I’m good enough and last weekend I felt like I could have had a chance, so it was a bit disappointing. But you’ve got to keep your mental strength really high and try to be positive about it,†the youngster said after an impressive performance in the U-23s 5-0 win over Sunderland.[brid autoplay=”true” video=”280645″ player=”12034″ title=”Rafa’s Pub Facts Dodgy De Gea & Arsenal’s MiniRevolution”]“All I can do is give 100 per cent, and I asked to play in the game because I want to play football and show everyone what I can do.â€The Magpies welcome Chelsea to St. James’ this weekend in the next instalment in their brutal run of fixtures and fans all agree that Sterry should be ahead of Manquillo in the pecking order.The Magpies have conceded just two goals so far, and the defence was one of the big reasons they were able to surge up the table last season.[ad_pod ]You can find some of the best Twitter reactions down below…

Loads of Everton fans have been reacting to this week’s major transfer rumour, as reports claim Marco Silva is a target to replace Jose Mourinho at Manchester United.

According to The Independent, Manchester United are looking to give Mourinho more time at Old Trafford, but they do have a list of names lined up to replace him.

The report claims the enigmatic United boss is “under no immediate danger” and that the Red Devils expect him to turn things around.

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However, the reports does name several potential replacements, claiming Mauricio Pochettino and Zinedine Zidane are the top targets, but that Silva is one of a number of names “who are on United’s radar”.

United moving for Silva would be pretty bizarre, but there are some comparisons between the two Portuguese tacticians, as they both arrived in England and impressed spectators with their unique tactics and plenty of charisma.

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Everton fans are bashing the links though, and some of their replies are absolutely hilarious. You can find some of the best Twitter reactions down below…