Orel Mangala looks set for a spell on the sidelines at Everton, although Tim Iroegbunam's return could give the Blues something different in their midfield

Bradley Beal has a no-trade clause in his contract that he first signed with the Washington Wizards, and he has no interest in waiving that yet. When the most compelling element of your regular season’s final week is which chump team is going to chump the hardest, something is definitely off.

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Everton goalkeeper Asmir Begovic has spoken about David Moyes' appointment, the importance of beating Tottenham Hotspur and his hopes for the new stadium

Ronald Koeman always gave off the impression that he was using the Blues as a stepping stone to move onto bigger and better things. Rafa Benitez should, quite simply, never have been appointed in the first place. He had far too much history with the club, and it was always going to end in the toxic way that it did.

There is something about the extroverted “no-nonsense” approach of the gravelly Sean Dyche that inspires blind confidence in his ability to grind out results, calming the worries of casually interested pundits.

A story from Tuttosport in Italy now states that Everton are close to bringing the Ecuador international to Goodison Park in a £5m deal. TBR Football understand West Ham also like Preciado – although the Italian news outlet are now claiming that Everton are set to secure his signature.

Supporters cannot believe that Jake O'Brien struggled for game time under the former boss, given his performances under new Toffees manager David Moyes. The Republic of Ireland defender has started back to back games in the Premier League under Moyes and helped keep a cleansheet as they defeated Brighton 1-0 away on Saturday.

Moyes steered Everton to nine top eight finishes during his first spell in charge and despite their current predicament after picking up just 17 points in the first half of the campaign under predecessor Sean Dyche, Saha is now aiming high again. Speaking to Paddy Power, he said: “I really hope Everton can push for a top half finish.

Everton are working on making at least three additions for David Moyes before the window shuts, according to Football Insider. It has been another season of battling relegation for Everton, who sit 16th in the Premier League at the time of writing. Earlier this month, the Toffees parted ways with Sean Dyche and replaced him with former boss Moyes.

The 6ft 4in striker has a proven track record in Serie A, where he hit double figures for Udinese in consecutive seasons before making his move to England. He has only netted eight times in 54 games for Everton, and boasts just one Premier League start this campaign.

Those who were sceptical, and there were plenty, are feeling a lot better now. So far so good, and you can just tell by Moyes' body language and his interviews that he feels right back at home.