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Everton were powerless to stop Manchester City in the English Premier League on Saturday, falling to a 3-1 defeat at Goodison Park.

The result was never in doubt, with City scoring within four minutes and then adding two more before half-time, leaving just a Yannick Bolasie goal as consolation for home supporters in the second half.

Fans were desperately disappointed with the negative performance, slating not just Sam Allardyce’s tactics but also ineffective displays from the likes of Morgan Schneiderlin.

The 28-year-old has been generally disappointing since his switch from Manchester United last January and fans are rapidly losing faith in his ability to perform to the standard required at the Toffees.

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They believe they need more dynamism in the middle of the park, especially when Schneiderlin is doing little to protect his defensive line.

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Will they invest again in the transfer market this summer to solve the problem?

Fans took to Twitter to share their frustrations with the Frenchman’s performance…

When Manchester City began stretching away from their competitors in the Premier League, many wondered whether they could go all the way and complete the quadruple.

Pep Guardiola’s men won the first trophy of the season by easing past Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final in February.

However, their hopes of winning all four pieces of silverware took a hit when they were knocked out of the FA Cup by Wigan Athletic in the fifth round.

With the title race pretty much a formality for City, attention turned to the Champions League, where they were drawn to face Liverpool in the quarter-finals.

The tie did not go to plan, though, as they were stunned in the first 31 minutes of the first leg at Anfield.

Mohamed Salah, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sadio Mane scored the goals without reply, but despite the deficit, some City fans still held hope that the team would turn it around at the Etihad.

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Guardiola’s side almost did when Gabriel Jesus netted two minutes into the fixture, but Liverpool held on and secured a place in the semi-finals thanks to goals from Salah and Roberto Firmino.

A 5-1 aggregate defeat would have been tough to take for City, especially following Saturday’s 3-2 loss to Manchester United, but rival fans are making the most of it.

According to reports in The Mirror, Everton have been joined by newly-promoted Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers in the race to sign Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere, rated at £16.2m by Transfermarkt, this summer.

What’s the word, then?

Well, The Mirror says that the Merseyside outfit have already made a huge offer to bring the England international to Goodison Park – a move that 61% of their fans on Twitter backed last month – although they could face competition for his signature from Wolves, with Liverpool and Manchester City also watching developments.

The Mirror says that it is increasingly likely that the 26-year-old will leave the Gunners this summer because of a stand-off between the two parties over a new contract.

The report adds that Wilshere has been handed a take-it-or-leave-it offer of £90,000-a-week wages – not including extra incentive clauses – which is less than the £110,000-a-week deal he is currently on.

How has Wilshere done this season?

The England international looked certain to be on his way out of Arsenal this summer having initially struggled to get in their Premier League squad at the start of the campaign following his return from a loan spell at Bournemouth, but his fortunes have changed in recent months.

Since making his first top flight appearance of the season on October 22, the 26-year-old has only failed to get on the pitch on six occasions, and has shown glimpses of the form he is capable of when he isn’t suffering from injury issues.

Should Everton be worried by Wolves’ interest?

It’s difficult to say.

While the Toffees will know that they should be able to offer a more lucrative financial offer than the newly-promoted club, Wilshere showed that he isn’t afraid to go out and play for a smaller club having joined Bournemouth on loan previously.

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The 26-year-old could see a move to Wolves as a fresh and interesting challenge given the ambition they appear to have, but Everton have that same ambition and want to challenge the top six clubs on a consistent basis.

All in all, Wilshere would probably prefer to join a more established top flight club like Everton than Wolves, but it could be the offers from abroad from the likes of Juventus and AC Milan that the Merseyside outfit should perhaps be more concerned about.

According to German publication Bild, Southampton turned down the chance to sign Schalke contract rebel Max Meyer for €10m (£8.8m), and Everton should take advantage by bringing him to Goodison Park on a free transfer this summer.

What’s the word, then?

Well, Bild says that Saints were offered the chance to bring the 22-year-old to the Premier League during the January transfer window, with the Bundesliga outfit already accepting at that stage that the player wasn’t going to extend his current deal which expires at the end of the season.

However, Bild reports that the south coast outfit rejected the move, meaning there could be a real scrap to sign the Germany international – who has been suspended by Schalke after he claimed in an interview that his club had bullied him – this summer.

Meanwhile, the Toffees snatched a 1-1 draw against Southampton at Goodison Park on Saturday that all-but ensures they will end the campaign in eighth position, but unpopular boss Sam Allardyce, who was slated by his own fans on Twitter over the weekend for the lack of respect he has shown, will already be identifying transfer targets to help them significantly improve on that in what has been a disappointing year overall.

How has Meyer done this season?

The 22-year-old has been one of Schalke’s real star players in previous campaigns, but his contract situation and the fractured relationship with his manager appears to have affected his form badly this term.

The Germany international has scored one goal and provided a further assist in 28 appearances in all competitions, and he is unlikely to add to that now because of his suspension.

Meyer has largely played as a defensive midfielder this season, but he is versatile and can also play in the centre, as an attacking midfielder and even as a striker, and he will likely prefer to play further forward whichever club he does join this summer.

Why should Everton sign him?

Firstly, he is available on a free and the Toffees should be looking to sign talents like the 22-year-old who have plenty of quality and potential to improve.

Secondly, he would provide some much-needed competition for the likes of Morgan Schneiderlin and Idrissa Gueye in the middle of the park, and Gylfi Sigurdsson in a more attacking role.

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With seven goals in 24 caps for Germany, it is clear to see that he has the quality to help take the Merseyside outfit to the next level.

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Tottenham are one of three clubs lining up a summer swoop for Spartak Moscow’s Quincy Promes, but will it mean the end of Erik Lamela at Tottenham?

According to a report from Poka Moscow (via Back Page Football), Tottenham will battle Newcastle and Roma this summer for the signature of Quincy Promes.

The electric Dutch winger has grabbed an impressive 21 goals in all competitions for Spartak Moscow, and has terrified defences all season with his pace, directness and clinical finishing.

Tottenham are of course quite stacked in the attacking midfield department, in fact it’s probably the area least in need of strengthening this summer.

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However, Erik Lamela could leave the club after a difficult season, and Promes would certainly be an upgrade on the Argentine.

Lamela grabbed two goals in the crazy final day win over Leicester, but has only started seven Premier League games this season, and isn’t the type of player that’s going to really push Tottenham to the next level.

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Fans have always appreciated the tricky winger for his work rate and passion for the badge, but a choice of Dele Alli, Christian Eriksen, Son Heung-min, Lucas Moura and Quincy Promes for those three positions behind Harry Kane would be truly terrific for Tottenham.

So, Spurs fans, would you dump Lamela in order to sign Promes? Let us know by voting in the poll below…

Leeds United midfielder Ronaldo Vieira has been handed a call-up to the England Under-21 squad for this summer’s Toulon Tournament.

Vieira made 32 appearances for Leeds during the 2017-18 campaign – scoring once and providing three assists for the Championship club.

The 19-year-old is highly regarded at Elland Road, and will make the step up from England Under-20s to the Under-21s squad this summer.

The Leeds fans have been reacting to the news, and a number were keen to pay tribute to the teenager, who is contracted to his current team until the summer of 2021.

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However, there are also those that feel the central midfielder could do with a summer of rest ahead of the 2018-19 campaign, and it is a fair point when considering the amount of football Vieira has played at such a young age.

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That said, surely the positives of representing his country at Under-21 level will far outweigh the negatives.

A selection of the Twitter reaction from the Leeds fans can be seen below:

Davy Klaassen has spoken out about his nightmare start at Everton, and fans have been voting on whether the Dutchman deserves another chance.

When Davy Klaassen moved to Goodison last summer, fans were excited about the playmaking force that guided a young Ajax side to a Europa League final as their captain and talisman.

The Toffees seemed to get a shell of the player that had looked so superb in that Ajax side though, as the £23.5m move resulted in just three Premier League starts.

Klaassen has been speaking out about his future this week, and it sounds like the 25 year-old is itching to prove himself.

“My overall experience at Everton has been good… the club is excellent and the people are very nice,” he said.

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“It is an ambitious club and I 100 per cent enjoy being here. I feel at home and am determined to play more for the team.”

Klaassen grabbed 14 league goals in his last season with Ajax, an incredible number considering the countless goals he also created with his fantastic eye for a pass and wonderful crossing technique.

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Marco Silva is expected to take over the Toffees this summer, and fans clearly think the more attacking coach can get the best out of him, as a whopping 85 per cent want to keep the Dutchman.

You can find the full poll results for yourself below…

Tottenham Hotspur defender Anton Walkes is on the verge of leaving the Premier League club for Portsmouth, according to Portsmouth News.

The 21-year-old ended the 2017-18 campaign on loan at League One outfit Portsmouth following a spell with Atlanta United in the MLS.

Walkes has made a first-team appearance for Tottenham, but that came in a EFL Cup match back in September 2016, and he has not featured since.

Walkes, who is capable of operating in both defence and midfield, was highly-rated during his time in the youth system at Tottenham.

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The Englishman has struggled to make the step into the first team, however, and it is being reported that he is closing on a permanent move to Portsmouth.

The Tottenham fans, who have also been commenting on the rumours surrounding Ivan Perisic, have been reacting to the report, and many are not surprised to learn that Walkes is nearing an exit.

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That said, one Spurs supporter claimed that Walkes is currently better than first-team defender Serge Aurier, and should be given the chance to stake a claim.

A selection of the Twitter reaction can be seen below:

According to ESPN, West Ham United striker Javier Hernandez was reportedly asked while on 2018 World Cup duty with Mexico whether he would prefer to play for a mid-table Spanish club in La Liga for $5m-a-year or the MLS for $10m-a-year, and Irons fans have been quick to react to his comments.

The 30-year-old endured a difficult debut campaign at the London Stadium where he struggled to get a regular spot in the starting XI under previous boss David Moyes, instead often finding himself as back-up to Marko Arnautovic in the centre-forward role even though it isn’t the Austrian’s natural position.

When asked whether he would prefer a return to Spain to play for a mid-table side on less money or to play in America for more while on duty with his country, he replied, as per ESPN: “$5 million in Spain.”

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West Ham supporters, who could be about to see co-owners David Gold and David Sullivan make their best decision since they arrived at the club, took to social media to give their thoughts on the quotes, and while one said “he clearly wants to leave”, another said “I’m starting to think that selling him could be a good idea”.

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Here is just a selection of the Twitter reaction…

When a new manager arrives at a club, players need to go all out to impress the new figure, and that is no different at Arsenal.

Unai Emery will lead the North London outfit into a new era after he was appointed as successor to long-standing coach Arsene Wenger.

The Spaniard has made two signings so far in this window, including right-back Stephan Lichtsteiner and goalkeeper Bernd Leno.

Other areas of the defence could do with a tweak, while the midfield also needs addressing following the departure of Jack Wilshere.

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According to The Mirror, there are five players within the squad that Emery deem ‘untouchable’, meaning that no amount of cash will persuade him into selling.

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They include Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Alexandre Lacazette, Granit Xhaka and Hector Bellerin.

Instantly, Arsenal fans noticed that Aaron Ramsey was not on the list, despite earlier reports that the ex-Paris Saint-Germain boss wanted to build the team around the midfielder.