MEDIA WATCH

What The Papers Say - 24 August

The views on this page are taken from the local and national media and do not necessarily reflect the views of Everton.

Media outlets react to last night's win in the Carabao Cup.

Jamie Jackson of The Guardian discusses how Tuesday's match was a tougher encounter compared to the Blues' trip to Fleetwood Town in 2020, but "Everton's class prevailed" on the night.

The Liverpool Echo praises Alex Iwobi for another outstanding performance in Royal Blue, adding he is "Everton's most-consistent performer" so far this season.

In transfer news, Frank Lampard confirmed to the media that Dele is close to leaving the Club.

Quoted in The Times, the manager said, "He is very advanced in moving to Besiktas.

"It is not absolutely done yet, but very advanced."

On potential incomings, The i claim the Club have "made enquires" for Southampton's Che Adams and Blackburn Rovers' Ben Brereton Diaz.

The report adds that Lampard is also holding an interest in a number of Ligue 1 strikers.

Finally, Everton have requested to include Conor Gallagher or Armando Broja as part of a deal for the transfer of Anthony Gordon to Chelsea, according to talkSPORT.

Reports claim that the Everton Academy graduate is on the verge of a move to Stamford Bridge.