What The Papers Say - 5 May

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Everton have been linked to 'the next Iliman Ndiaye', with Football Insider reporting the Blues are interested in Sheffield United midfielder Gustavo Hamer this summer.

The 27-year-old is rumoured to be ready to leave the Blades if they miss out on promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs, with Toffees manager David Moyes eager to strengthen his midfield for next season.

Meanwhile, after Moyes admitted last week that Everton would be interested in signing Liam Delap, The Times and Liverpool Echo report on the Ipswich striker visiting a house on Goodison Road after Saturday's 2-2 draw to add his signature to a fan wall, much to the delight of watching Evertonians.

Duncan Ferguson continues to feature in the media as part of the promotion for his new autobiography Big Dunc. The Daily Star carries quotes from the Everton Giant on his ongoing ambition to one day manage the Blues, having already led his beloved club twice in a caretaker role.

Ferguson says: "I know it is a long way off at the moment but football can move very quickly and, don’t forget, I have managed in the Premier League.

“I want to be on that ­touchline for Everton. I want to manage Everton. That is my dream.”

Finally, the media reports on Everton Women's fine 2-0 Merseyside derby victory at Anfield on Sunday, with Brian Sorensen's squad winning at the home of their city rivals for the second season on the trot.

The Liverpool Echo features quotes from Sorensen on his excitement for the Club's future, after goals from Katja Snoeijs and Karen Holmgaard sealed a derby double for the campaign.

He says: It’s been tough [this season]. The last two years we had no money, had to sell our best players, had the thinnest squad in the league by a mile. And then we had key players going out, it felt like every week almost.

“So that we are here right now and potentially in the last game could go past Liverpool, I don’t think anyone thought that 10 rounds ago.

“For me, it’s just about getting some consistency. Starting trying to build and some very good signings would help the team in terms of squad depth and quality.

“We need that if we want to compete in this league. I’m excited for the future.”