Thursday’s Everton News: Branthwaite extension, Barry signing imminent, Tagliafico & Wesley linked

Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours

Some terrible news to report first off. Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota has tragically passed away in a car crash in Spain. His brother Andre Silva, a second division player in Portugal, was also in the car and has also perished. Diogo was only 28 and just got married a couple of weeks ago, and has three little children.

In what may be the signing of the entire summer rebuild, Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite has signed a new five-year deal with the club. [RBM]

Jarrad Branthwaite has revealed he is fit and raring to go for the start of Everton’s pre-season and is targeting another strong campaign to secure a place in England’s squad for the 2026 World Cup. [Everton FC]

Kelly Gago has signed a new three-year contract with Everton Women, keeping the talented forward at the Club until the end of June 2028. [Everton FC]

Everton are eyeing a move to sign World Cup winner Nicolas Tagliafico on a free transfer, according to the [Daily Mail].

Everton may need to rethink their right-back strategy this summer. Kenny Tete has now agreed a new deal with Fulham. [Liverpool Echo]

The Thierno Barry signing is getting closer and closer to fruition.

Leeds United attacker Jack Harrison may return to Everton this summer after spending the last two seasons on loan with them, [The Telegraph]

In an interesting complicated report, there is a plan for Everton to purchase Flamengo right back Wesley outright and then send him on an immediate loan to Roma for the 2025-26 season. [Football Italia]

How much Everton are spending to make Goodison ready for the women’s team. [Liverpool Echo]

Everton’s Fan Engagement team will be delivering a unique fan experience on the waters of Lake Michigan this summer, as part of the Club’s participation in the Premier League Summer Series in the United States. [Everton FC]

Everton centre-back Elijah Campbell has signed a new two-year deal that will see him stay at the club until June 2027. [Liverpool Echo]

Womens UEFA Championships continue with Spain taking on Portugal and Belgium looking to beat Italy.

Full schedule of games here.

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