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- Thursday’s Everton News: Stones competition, Rowe, Hauge and Johnston links

Peter Creer
Thu, July 23, 2026 at 6:00 AM UTC·2 min read

Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours
John Stones is being linked with a move to Chelsea with Everton on the sidelines for the former Blue. [Sky Sports]
Celtic defender Alistair Johnston has reportedly become the latest player to attract outside interest as Everton boss David Moyes ‘weighs up’ his options for the Canadian right back. [<a href="https://www.glasgowworld.com/sport/football/celtic/everton-could-make-transfer-move-for-celtic-star-as-david-moyes-weighs-up-bid-for-hoops-favourite-8814779″ rel=”nofollow noopener” target=”_blank”>Glasgow World]
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Everton may be having doubts over a deal to sign Jack Grealish after he was spotted drinking to excess again by the tabloids. [Football Insider]
Everton are stepping up their efforts to land Bodo/Glimt striker Jens Petter Hauge ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Here is a look at what the Norwegian has to offer. [Football Fancast]
An overview of the where Everton stands one month out from their season opener against Crystal Palace. [Liverpool Echo]
Hannah Blundell has spoken of her desire to play at Goodison Park in front of the fans after the full-back returned to Merseyside following the expiry of her contract from Manchester United. [Royal Blue Mersey]
Everton have reportedly opened talks over a move for Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe as Moyes continues to reshape his squad before the new Premier League season. [TEAMtalk]
Everton’s new academy plans begin to take shape as another 11 new players are added for the Everton Under-18s. Here is our complete guide to the new arrivals. [Royal Blue Mersey]
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Keith Southern has returned to his former club Fleetwood Town after leaving Everton after nearly a decade of service. [Liverpool Echo]
What to Watch
Benfica are the notable team in a slew of Europa League qualifying matches
Full schedule of games here

