Friday’s Everton News: Serie A striker linked, John Stones latest

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 03: John Stones of Everton during the Wayne Rooney Testimonial match between Manchester United and Everton at Old Trafford on August 3, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images) | Getty Images Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours

class="wp-block-paragraph">Read up on Everton’s preseason Scotland trip ahead of their return to action against Dundee F.C. tomorrow. [EFC]

class="wp-block-paragraph">Welcome, Kai (from a different Dundee side).

Dundee United can confirm that young academy forward Kai Hutchison has joined English Premier League side Everton after the clubs agreed a compensation package.

— Dundee United FC (@dundeeunitedfc) July 16, 2026What other squad players do the Blues have to bring in this summer? [Echo]

class="wp-block-paragraph">The Everton team pick their walk-out songs.

Youngster Rocco Lambert signs first professional deal. [EFC]

class="wp-block-paragraph">Blues linked with Serie A striker Santiago Castro.

Everton have Bologna's Santiago Castro on their list should Beto leave this summer. Beto's contract expires next summer and Everton yet to make a decision on him. He could return to Italy, forcing Everton to enter the striker market. https://t.co/5B7mItk3eRpic.twitter.com/VO2Nr2mANN

— Sean Lunt (@Sean_Lunt) July 16, 2026A reunion with John Stones could very well be in the cards. [SportsBoom]

What to WatchSome MLS action on today before World Cup action resumes this weekend.

class="has-text-align-none wp-block-paragraph">Full schedule of games here.

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