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Benitez remains coy on Kean and Rodriguez future

Everton boss Rafael Benitez has refused to be drawn on whether he thinks James Rodriguez and Moise Kean will still be at the club come the transfer deadline.

Soccer • 20 Aug 21

Carlo Ancelotti wants a new central defender

Ancelotti hoping to sign a central defender

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti admits signing a centre-back before the end of the transfer window has become a priority after Jarrad Branthwaite sustained an injury in the 3-0 Carabao Cup win over Salford.

Soccer • 17 Sep 20

The Italian coach has much work to do in shaping a squad for next season

Ancelotti wants greater ambition from all at Everton

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has told his players to return next season with more ambition as he seeks to reset the club's targets.

Soccer • 27 Jul 20

Gylfi Sigurdsson (left) was criticism for a lack of commitment against Tottenham

Ancelotti defends Sigurdsson from Neville criticism

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has defended Gylfi Sigurdsson after the midfielder came in for criticism for his performance in Monday's defeat at Tottenham.

Soccer • 08 Jul 20

Andre Gomes upon his return to first team training on 28 January

'Amazing recovery' sets Gomes up for early comeback

Carlo Ancelotti hailed Andre Gomes' "amazing recovery" as he revealed the Everton midfielder could return to action before March

Soccer • 31 Jan 20

Gylfi Sigurdsson scored twice for Everton

Sigurdsson on the double as Everton down Cardiff

Everton eased the pressure on manager Marco Silva as Gylfi Sigurdsson scored twice and Dominic Calvert-Lewin added another in a 3-0 win at Cardiff.

Soccer • 26 Feb 19

Heimir Hallgrimsson won't be short on offers

Sigurdsson hoping Hallgrimsson stays with Iceland

Iceland midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson said he would like coach Heimir Hallgrimsson to stay in charge of the national team after their courageous exit from the World Cup, while recognising his manager would now be in high demand.

World Cup 2018 • 27 Jun 18

Milan Badelj opens the scoring for Croatia

Iceland leave Russia beaten but unbowed

A revamped but businesslike Croatia topped their World Cup Group D as Ivan Perisic's last-gasp goal helped them maintain their perfect record with a 2-1 win that also ended Iceland's qualification hopes.

World Cup 2018 • 26 Jun 18

Ronald Koeman is no longer Everton manager

Everton sack manager Ronald Koeman

Everton have sacked their manager Ronald Koeman after a dreadful start to the season, the club have confirmed in a statement.

Soccer • 23 Oct 17

Little Iceland can dream big after Kosovo win

The nation that conquered England at Euro 2016 have become the smallest country to ever qualify for a World Cup finals.

Soccer • 09 Oct 17

Everton break transfer record again to land Sigurdsson

Everton have completed the club-record signing of Gylfi Sigurdsson from Swansea, for a fee believed to be around £45m.

Soccer • 16 Aug 17

Brendan Rodgers brought Philippe Coutinho to Liverpool in 2013

Liverpool in the driving seat on Coutinho says Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers insists his former club Liverpool hold the power over Philippe Coutinho's future.

Soccer • 10 Aug 17

Javier Hernandez in his new West Ham kit

Transfers: Chicarito joins Hammers

West Ham have completed the signing of Mexico international Javier Hernandez from Bayer Leverkusen for £16m while Swansea have turned down a £45m offer from Everton for midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson.

Soccer • 24 Jul 17

Everton and Leicester both want Gylfi Sigurdsson

Transfers: Swans slap £50m price tag on Sigurdsson

Swansea have put a £50m price tag on Gylfi Sigurdsson.

Soccer • 10 Jul 17

Gylfi Sigurdsson had a successful loan period at Swansea in 2012

Swans confirm Sigurdsson, Davies and Vorm deals

Swansea have confirmed the signing of Gylfi Sigurdsson from Tottenham and the sale of Ben Davies and Michel Vorm to the north London club for undisclosed fees.

Soccer • 23 Jul 14