Everton faces £35m payout to Burnley amid transfer talks and legal issues

Everton has expressed surprise and frustration over a ruling by the Premier League Independent Disciplinary Commission, which mandates a £35 million compensation payment to Burnley due to Everton's breach of Profitability and Sustainability Regulations in June 2022. In transfer news, Everton is pursuing Guela Doue, an Ivory Coast international fullback, after previously scouting him last season. Additionally, River Plate plans to meet with Everton next week regarding Carlos Alcaraz's potential return. Everton has also provided an update on players whose contracts expire at the end of June.

• 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Thursday’s Everton News: £35m Burnley payout, Doue link, Alcaraz return