.....it’s matchday Saturday and a safe journey to all Blues travelling to Southampton today. Here’s a few morning Toffee transfer rumours;
- Turkish outlet, Fanatik, report Cenk Tosun is on the verge of leaving Everton after growing frustrated at the lack of playing time under Marco Silva. Apparently, the Toffees have had offers from Galatasaray, Fenerbahce and Besiktas but the 27 year old is not planning on a return to Turkey, his ideal option is another Premier League team.
- According to Gazetta dello Sport journalist, Nicolo Schira, Everton have tabled a £26.4m bid for Chelsea striker, Michy Batshuayi.
- The Liverpool Echo says Marco Silva does not want James McCarthy to leave Goodison this month but he cannot offer the midfielder assurances about playing time.
- Bournemouth Echo quotes manager Eddie Howe as saying winger Ryan Fraser “has a huge future here”, amidst links with Everton and Southampton.