Everton explores Bowen and Maitland-Niles deals ahead of Hamburg friendly

Everton is preparing for a double-header against Hamburger SV in Germany as they continue their pre-season preparations. The club has shown interest in signing West Ham's Jarrod Bowen and Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Lyon. Leeds United is set to acquire Fulham winger Harry Wilson, who was previously linked with Everton. Everton has declined to activate the £25m option to purchase Tyrique George from Chelsea, while talks are ongoing for a potential move for USA striker Folarin Balogun. The club aims to revamp its squad, looking to avoid further losses of talent on free transfers.

• 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Thursday’s Everton News: Bowen and Maitland-Niles contact, Wilson gone, Hamburg friendly