Everton struggles in transfer market as window opens amid World Cup

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Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Everton struggles in transfer market as window opens amid World Cup
Summary

Everton's squad remains unchanged as the transfer window opens during the ongoing World Cup. Initial interest in Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney has stalled due to valuation disagreements, while negotiations for Jack Grealish and Tyrique George show little progress. With an urgent need for player acquisitions, the club faces criticism for not moving quickly enough, especially with compensation payments due to Burnley. If action is not taken soon, Everton may miss key opportunities to strengthen their team this summer.

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  • Everton's squad has not been strengthened since the end of the last season.
  • Negotiations for Hackney have stalled over differing valuations.
  • Jack Grealish's potential signing remains unresolved despite his injury status.
  • Negotiations continue over Tyrique George without further public progress.
  • Everton has compensation payments approaching £40M to Burnley pending an appeal.
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  • 9:05 AMYahoo SportsAnother transfer window, another slow start for Everton
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(Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)At the end of the season, I wrote about the need for Everton to act with decisiveness and urgency this summer.Three weeks on, the World Cup is well under way a...

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