Thursday’s Everton News: El Mala, Fernandes and Pedro links, Ndiaye fit

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 21: Iliman Ndiaye of Everton (L) celebrates with Idrissa Gueye of Everton after scoring their 3rd goal during the Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadium on March 21, 2026 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images) | Offside via Getty Images Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Chelsea could face stiff competition from Fulham and Everton in their pursuit of FC Koln attacking sensation Said El Mala. [ The Hard Tackle ] Everton receive Iliman Ndiaye fitness boost ahead of crunch Brentford clash.

[ Liverpool Echo ] Aston Villa are understood to be eyeing a summer move to sign Everton star James Garner after his impressive form this season. [ Football lnsider ] Everton are one of many Premier League clubs showing an interest in West Ham United’s Mateus Fernandes. [ Team Talk ] Lots of people won't agree with the story behind this Neville Southall image & that's fair enough.

I just like the idea of something other than a generic statue put in a bit of space. Here he is sitting at the stadium plaza steps, looking out over the River Mersey towards Wales. pic.

twitter. com/O7yATwKYpk — Everton The Gear (@Everton_TheGear) February 28, 2026 Everton confirm the details of the seat move process for Season Ticket Members who wish to relocate at Hill Dickinson Stadium. [ Liverpool Echo ] The Friedkin Group is facing harsh Everton reality at Roma with the potential multi-club ownership issue rearing it’s ugly head.