Everton and Crystal Palace discuss McNeil swap as preseason continues

Everton's Dwight McNeil is part of progressing talks for a swap deal with Crystal Palace involving Brennan Johnson. Meanwhile, Everton faced a 3-1 defeat to VFB Stuttgart in their fifth preseason friendly. In positive news, the Everton Women secured a 1-0 victory over Newcastle in their preseason match. The club is also linked with a potential acquisition of Barcelona right-back Hector Fort, a 20-year-old prospect.

• 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Wednesday’s Everton News: McNeil farewell, Grealish hope
• 6:30 AMYahoo Sports — Monday’s Everton News: McNeil swap deal, Barca right back linked