Tuesday’s Everton News: George signs, McNeil deal collapses

Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Tyrique George of Chelsea controls the ball under pressure from James Garner of Everton during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC at Stamford Bridge on April 26, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images) | Chelsea FC via Getty Images

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]

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Arsenal take on Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final along with Serie A and Copa de Rey action.

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