The Royal Blue Mersey transfer deadline day live blog as it happened. [RBM]
Tyrique George has signed for Everton from Chelsea on loan with an option to buy. [RBM]
The Toffees’s new addition will be wearing a number recently donned by a few forwards – James Rodríguez, Oumar Niasse, Enner Valencia, Gerard Deulofeu and Christian Atsu. [RBM]
Dwight McNeil saw his £20million move from Everton to Crystal Palace collapse on Monday night. [RBM]
There are conflicting reasons for the collapse:
Everton and the logic of fielding a back line comprised entirely of centre-halves – Paddy Boyland analyzes David Moyes’ tactics in the draw away at Brighton. [The Athletic (paywall)]
Jarrad Branthwaite says he’s looking forward to playing regular minutes at Everton after overcoming a long-term hamstring injury – and reveals the Blues are targeting a European-placed finish this season. [Everton FC]
It was an interesting end to a quiet January transfer window, one that saw a lot less spend than last January. [BBC]
Five of Everton’s loanees were in action over the weekend, gaining experience through minutes with their temporary clubs. [Everton FC]
Northern Ireland Under 21 international Jack Patterson is moving from Everton to Polish club LKS Lodz in a loan deal until the end of the season. [Belfast Telegraph]
What to Watch
Arsenal take on Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final along with Serie A and Copa de Rey action.
Full schedule of games here.
