Tuesday’s Everton News: Derby fallout, Djú, Gallagher and Hackney links

Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton reacts to his latest injury setback. (Getty Images) | Getty Images Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours Everton facing crunch Beto contract decision as Liverpool regret once again clear. [ Liverpool Echo ] Toffees target Franculino Djú has officially hit the market, with his exit from FC Midtjylland this summer now 100% certain.

[ 4th Official ] David Moyes said Everton did not deserve their injury-time heartache after a cruel 2-1 loss in the first Merseyside derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium. [ Everton FC ] Everton have emerged as leading contenders to sign Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney this summer, with the Toffees’ recruitment team huge admirers of the 23-year-old. [ TEAMtalk ] 🚨🔵 John Stones, expected to leave Manchester City in the summer as free agent.

31 year old defender wants to help until the end of the season and then expected to go after making history at #MCFC . Bernardo and Stones, both leaving in June 👋🏼 🎥➕ https://t. co/KFssVri38G pic.

twitter. com/4wnm8xaq4c — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 20, 2026 Everton are keeping close tabs on the Tottenham midfielder Connor Gallagher ahead of the summer window. [ Football Insider ] Liverpool’s lack of yellow cards questioned as Everton fan makes ‘agenda’ claim.