Ashley Young is set to undergo an Everton medical ahead of a move as a free agent. In favor of Everton, Young has declined other offers from the Premier League, Championship, and Europe. It is believed that the agreement is for a one-year term with an additional 12-month option. Everton almost avoided relegation last season, but they haven’t added a player this summer. Everton target Ashley Young is scheduled to go to Switzerland this week to train with Sean Dyche’s team ahead of Friday’s friendly match against Stade Nyonnais.
The struggles of Everton seem to have no end in sight. Unrest on the board, money problems, a previous manager’s legal battle, and more. However, the most recent club announcement of the appointment of an interim board of directors and news from New York of business registration by potential investors MSP Sports Capital, which indicated an investment of £130 million, may indicate that there is some light at the end of a very long tunnel.
The present board has been urged for removal by supporters for a time. While the departures of the CEO Denise Barrett-Baxendale, the financial director Grant Ingles, and the non-executive board member Graeme Sharp fulfilled 75 percent of that request, the chairman Bill Kenwright has undoubtedly received the most attention. Many of his supporters have expressed concerns that nothing has changed or will change as a result of the announcement that he will remain in his position during a transitional period.
Chelsea and Moises Caicedo are still in contract negotiations, but the midfielder is anticipated to go to the United States with the Brighton team for the club’s preseason tour. Caicedo is valued by Brighton in a similar way to upcoming Arsenal acquisition Declan Rice, and they want to fetch about £100 million for him. If a deal can be reached between the clubs, it is believed Chelsea is getting encouragement Caicedo will come, with personal terms not seen to be an issue. While Arsenal had two offers turned down, Chelsea was interested in acquiring the Ecuadorian international in January. He eventually agreed to a new contract with Brighton.
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